Step 1 of 6
Braised Stuffed Cabbage
Heat the oven to 350°F/325°F fan/gas 4. Cut the thick rib out of the base of each cabbage leaf so it will roll without cracking.
Step 2
Boil a large pan of salted water and blanch the leaves for 1–2 minutes, just until they go floppy. Lift them straight into cold water, then lay them out on a dish towel and pat them properly dry.
Step 3
Warm the oil in a pan and cook the onion for 5 minutes until it takes on some color. Add the rosemary and celery and give it another 8 minutes.
Step 4
Stir in the rice and turn it in the pan for a minute, until every grain looks glossy. Off the heat, mix through the chestnuts and cranberries and season well.
Step 5
Put a spoonful of filling near the base of each leaf, fold the sides in and roll it up into a parcel. Pack the rolls seam side down in one layer in an oiled shallow ovenproof dish.
Step 6
Whisk the stock with the balsamic and honey and pour it around the rolls. Seal the dish with foil and bake for 1 hour, then take the foil off and give it 15 minutes more to glaze.