Quick Pickled Cabbage
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Quick Pickled Cabbage
Description
This recipe combines roughly chopped cabbage and shredded carrots with thinly sliced garlic and red chili pepper for a textured and flavorful pickle. The pickling liquid is made by boiling sunflower oil, water, vinegar, salt, and honey, then poured hot over the cabbage mixture. After tossing to distribute flavors evenly, the mixture is packed tightly into a jar and chilled. The cooking process of the liquid softens the cabbage slightly while still preserving crunch.
The resulting quick pickle balances acidity from vinegar with gentle sweetness from honey and a subtle heat from chili. It can be served as a refreshing side or condiment, adding brightness to heavier meals. The cabbage's coarse cut contributes to a crunchy mouthfeel.
Pickled cabbage improves with refrigeration and can be stored safely for up to two weeks. Packing tightly in the jar ensures even pickling and good preservation.
Ingredients
- 1 cabbage about 2 lbs, cut into about 1-inch squares
- 2 carrot large, shredded
- 6 garlic thinly sliced, cloves
- 1 red chili pepper seeds removed and thinly sliced
- 1/3 cup sunflower oil
- 1/3 cup water
- 2/3 cup white vinegar
- 2 Tbsp honey
- 1 1/2 Tbsp kosher salt or sea salt
- 1 tsp black pepper optional; or substitute for ground coriander seeds
Instructions
- Mix the cabbage, shredded carrots, garlic, hot pepper and black pepper in a large bowl.
- In a small sauce pan, bring the water, oil, vinegar and salt to a boil. Stir to dissolve the salt. Add the honey, stir and bring to boil again.
- Pour the hot pickling liquid over the cabbage then toss the cabbage with two large spoons. Let cool for a few minutes.
- Transfer to a 2 quart jar, packing tightly. Cover with a lid and let cool to room temperature then refrigerate. It will only get better with time.
Notes
- Store the pickled cabbage in the refrigerator for up to two weeks for best freshness.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 14loosely filled cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 83 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 83kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 767mg | 32% |
| Potassium | 154mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 1550IU | 31% |
| Vitamin C | 29.3mg | 33% |
| Calcium | 32mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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