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Red Pickled Cabbage

Red Pickled Cabbage

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An easy, beginner-friendly recipe for red pickled cabbage.
Course Side Dish, Topping
Cuisine American
Keyword budget friendly, cabbage recipes, diy food, pickled foods, pickling recipes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Pickling time 4 hours
Servings 10
Calories 36.2
Author Cat Gavriusova

Equipment

  • Mandolin or chopping board and knife
  • Jar
  • Large bowl
  • Lid

Ingredients

  • 1 head red cabbage thinly shredded

Brine

  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tbsp sugar heaping
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • ½ tsp black peppercorns
  • 1 pinch red pepper flakes optional

Instructions

  • Finely shred the cabbage with a mandolin or a sharp knife.
  • Combine the brine ingredients including water, apple cider vinegar, sugar, salt, pepper and red pepper flakes in a bowl.
  • Place the cabbage in a large bowl, and pour the brine over top. Add a lid, and allow to sit at room temperature for 4 hours, before transferring to the fridge to keep.
  • Enjoy on burgers, tacos and more!

Nutrition

Calories: 36.2kcal | Carbohydrates: 7.7g | Protein: 1.2g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 257.8mg | Potassium: 224.5mg | Fiber: 1.8g | Sugar: 4.5g | Vitamin A: 940.5IU | Vitamin C: 47.8mg | Calcium: 41.3mg | Iron: 0.7mg