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Crunchy Pickled Cabbage (Sweet, Salty, and Tangy)

This recipe makes one 1-quart jar

Prep Time
25 mins
Additional Time
2 d
Total Time
2 d 25 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 89 kcal
Course: Salad , Condiments
Cuisine: American , Eastern European

Ingredients

  • 600 g white cabbage approximately 7 cups of diced cabbage
  • 13 g kosher salt 1/2 Tbsp (heaping)
  • 1 medium carrot approximately 1 cup of carrot chunks
  • 2 cloves garlic cut in halves
  • 1/4 cup frozen cranberries optional
For the pickling brine
  • 160 g water 3/4 cup minus 2 tsp
  • 42 g white vinegar 5 Tbsp
  • 25 g white sugar 2 Tbsp (heaping)
  • 35 g sunflower oil 5 Tbsp

Instructions

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  1. Rinse the cabbage and cut it into 1" squares. Transfer to a medium bowl. Sprinkle the salt over the diced cabbage. Mix well, firmly squeezing the cabbage as you mix. You will notice the cabbage shrink in size and start releasing juices. This will help with packing the cabbage.
  2. Peel the carrot, rinse, and cut into 2" long and 1/4" - 5/8" thick sticks.
  3. To prepare the pickling brine, combine the brine ingredients in a separate bowl and stir with a large spoon or a whisk until the sugar is fully dissolved. Set aside.
  4. Mix the cabbage with the rest of the ingredients, including the brine, in a large bowl.
  5. Pack the cabbage mix into a quart-size Mason jar tightly. I find that using a cabbage smasher/stomper is very helpful. If you don't have one, use something similar to help with this task. Leave about a 1/2" headspace.
  6. Top the jar with the remaining pickling brine, leaving a 1/4" headspace. Close tightly with a lid.
  7. Transfer to the fridge and refrigerate for 2 days before consuming. This cabbage improves with age and will stay fresh in the fridge for several weeks.

Notes

  • To give this pickled cabbage a bit of a kick, if you like spicy food, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or a thinly sliced hot chili pepper.

Nutrition Information

Calories 89kcal (4%) Carbohydrates 12g (4%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 4g (6%) Saturated Fat 0.5g (3%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g Monounsaturated Fat 4g Sodium 650mg (27%) Potassium 159mg (5%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 9g (18%) Vitamin A 1350IU (27%) Vitamin C 32mg (36%) Calcium 36mg (4%) Iron 0.4mg (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 89

% Daily Value*

Calories 89kcal 4%
Carbohydrates 12g 4%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 4g 6%
Saturated Fat 0.5g 3%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g 1%
Monounsaturated Fat 4g 20%
Sodium 650mg 27%
Potassium 159mg 3%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 9g 18%
Vitamin A 1350IU 27%
Vitamin C 32mg 36%
Calcium 36mg 4%
Iron 0.4mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.