Quick Pickled Red Cabbage

The perfect blend of tangy and sweet. This delicious pickled red cabbage is so easy to make!

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Author Kori Butler

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 10

Total Time 2 25

Course Side Dish Recipes

Cuisine scandinavian

Servings

Calories 146 kcal

Ingredients

▢ 6 to 7 cups red cabbage (approx 1 small cabbage, quartered, cored, and very finely shredded 1/16th)
▢ 2 teaspoons kosher salt
▢ 16 ounces raw apple cider vinegar
▢ 1 cups granulated sugar
▢ 24 ounces water
▢ optional: ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes or a dried red chile pepper (mild to hot).

Instructions

In a large bowl, add shredded cabbage and toss with salt. Let sit for 30 minutes. (Note: salt softens the cabbage so 6 to 7 cups will reduce to about 4 cups, approximately)
In a small saucepan, add vinegar, water, and sugar. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Stir to dissolve the sugar. When the sugar is fully dissolved, remove it from the heat.
Pack the cabbage into clean jar(s) and pour the hot pickling liquid over the top. Wipe off any spills, affix the lid, and let sit on the counter until cool. Place in the refrigerator to store.
To serve, drain the pickling liquid, bring to room temperature.

Kori's Tips

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VARIATIONS: Add 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes to the pickling liquid for spice, or a dried red chili pepper (mild or hot). Add thinly sliced red onions to the cabbage and pickle together. Use red wine vinegar instead of apple cider vinegar.
TOP TIPS: use a mandolin to shred the cabbage 1/16 of an inch thick if possible.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS: Drain before serving and bring to room temperature. Serve on its own, or mix in chopped granny smith apple and toasted walnuts. Also great served with chopped fresh herbs such as dill, thyme, or a little rosemary. Serve over bratwurst or hotdogs, great with tacos (especially if you added the pepper).

Nutrition

Calories: 146kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 1gFat: 0.2gSaturated Fat: 0.01gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.01gSodium: 607mgPotassium: 204mgFiber: 1gSugar: 32gVitamin A: 745IUVitamin C: 38mgCalcium: 37mgIron: 1mg

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