pickled red cabbage

Recipe by
barbara lentz
beulah, MI

This is great for tacos, nachos, salads, or sandwiches.

yield serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
method Canning/Preserving

Ingredients For pickled red cabbage

  • 1 lg
    head of red cabbage cored and finely shredded
  • 2 Tbsp
    kosher or sea salt
  • 8 tsp
    pickling seasoning
  • 8
    bay leaves
  • 4 c
    hot water
  • 4 Tbsp
    sugar
  • 5 c
    white vinegar

How To Make pickled red cabbage

  • 1
    Place the shredded cabbage in a bowl and sprinkle the salt over top. Mix it well with your hands and set aside. Sterlize 8 pint jars with lids.
  • 2
    Mix the hot water with the sugar and vinegar on the stove and cook just until sugar is dissolved.
  • 3
    Pack the jars with the cabbage then put 1 tsp. pickling spices in each jar and one bay leaf in each jar. Pour the vinegar mixture over top leaving 1 inch head space. Place lids on jars.
  • 4
    Put in water bath for 15 minutes. Make 8 pint jars

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