Mother's Cabbage Relish

Bright, zesty, and irresistibly tangy, "Mother's Cabbage Relish" is a vibrant, homemade condiment that brings old-fashioned charm to your table. Featuring finely shredded green cabbage, crisp carrots, sweet red bell pepper, and tender yellow onion, this relish is elevated with a perfectly balanced pickling liquid made from white vinegar, sugar, fragrant mustard and celery seeds, and a hint of ground turmeric for an earthy warmth. Quick to prepare with just 20 minutes of prep time, this refrigerator relish matures beautifully overnight, developing bold flavors that pair perfectly with grilled meats, sandwiches, or even as a fresh, crunchy side dish. Whether you’re looking to add a pop of color or a burst of tang to your next meal, this classic cabbage relish recipe will become an instant favorite for its ease and versatility.

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1 medium head (about 2 pounds) Green cabbage
• 2 medium Carrots
• 1 medium Red bell pepper
• 1 small Yellow onion
• 1.5 cups White vinegar
• 0.75 cup Granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Celery seeds
• 1 teaspoon Mustard seeds
• 0.25 teaspoon Ground turmeric

Directions

Step 1

Remove the outer leaves of the cabbage and rinse it thoroughly. Use a sharp knife or a food processor to finely shred the cabbage. Place the shredded cabbage into a large mixing bowl.

Step 2

Peel the carrots and grate them using a box grater or a food processor. Add the grated carrots to the bowl with the cabbage.

Step 3

Finely dice the red bell pepper and yellow onion. Add both to the cabbage mixture, and toss everything together until evenly combined.

Step 4

In a medium saucepan, combine the white vinegar, granulated sugar, salt, celery seeds, mustard seeds, and ground turmeric. Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the sugar dissolves completely, about 3–5 minutes.

Step 5

Remove the saucepan from heat and let the pickling liquid cool slightly, about 5 minutes.

Step 6

Pour the warm pickling liquid over the cabbage mixture. Use a large spoon or spatula to toss and coat the vegetables evenly in the liquid.

Step 7

Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to develop.

Step 8

Before serving, give the relish a final toss to ensure even coating. Transfer to a serving bowl and enjoy as a topping or side dish.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1759.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1009.6

Total Fat 3.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 7369.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 232.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 31.7g	0%
Total Sugars 192.8g
Protein 16.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 514.8mg	0%
Iron 7.3mg	0%
Potassium 2678.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 3.0%

Protein: 6.4%

Carbs: 90.6%