How To Make Easy Pickled Red Cabbage

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Resting Time

    2 hrs

  • Total Time

    5 mins

  • Servings

    6 servings

  • Calories

    22 kcal

  • Cuisine

    American

How To Make Easy Pickled Red Cabbage

Easy Pickled Red Cabbage involves thinly shredded cabbage soaked in a tangy brine of apple cider vinegar, water, sugar, garlic, salt, and pepper. The quick-pickling method softens the cabbage while preserving its crispness, resulting in a bright, slightly sweet, and savory condiment perfect for adding a crunchy acidic bite to various dishes like salads, tacos, or burgers.

Description

The process begins by removing the core and shredding quartered red cabbage finely. The cabbage is combined in a jar or bowl with apple cider vinegar, water, sugar, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. After sealing or covering, the mixture is set aside at room temperature for at least 2 hours and up to 6 hours, allowing the flavors to meld and the cabbage to pickle sufficiently.

This pickled red cabbage retains some crunch while acquiring a tangy, slightly sweet flavor balanced by garlic and seasoning. It's a straightforward preparation that enhances the taste of sandwiches, wraps, tacos, burgers, or as a colorful side salad addition.

The pickled cabbage stores well in the refrigerator for 2 to 3 weeks when kept tightly sealed, providing a ready-to-use tangy accessory for meals.

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Ingredients

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  • ¼ red cabbage
  • ½ cup apple cider vinegar 120 mL, or red wine vinegar
  • ½ cup water 120 mL
  • 1 Tbsp sugar
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper ground

Instructions

  1. Cut: Remove the core from the cabbage then shred with a mandolin slicer or knife.
  2. Assemble: Add cabbage to a large glass jar or bowl, along with all other ingredients. Seal jar and shake, or simply stir bowl and cover.
  3. Pickle: Set on the counter for at least 2 hours (up to 6), shaking/stirring occasionally. Store tightly sealed in the refrigerator for 2 to 3 weeks. Serve over salads, wraps, tacos, or burgers!

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1serving Calories 22kcal (1%) Carbohydrates 4.6g (2%) Protein 0.5g (1%) Fat 0g (0%) Cholesterol 0mg (0%) Sodium 396mg (17%) Potassium 82mg (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 3.3g (7%) Calcium 18mg (2%) Iron 0mg (0%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 22 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving
Calories 22kcal 1%
Carbohydrates 4.6g 2%
Protein 0.5g 1%
Fat 0g 0%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 396mg 17%
Potassium 82mg 2%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 3.3g 7%
Calcium 18mg 2%
Iron 0mg 0%

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

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