Pickled Cabbage

Tangy, crunchy, and bursting with vibrant flavors, this Pickled Cabbage recipe is the perfect way to add a zesty twist to your meals. Featuring a delightful medley of green cabbage, crisp carrots, and red onion, this quick-pickle dish is elevated with a spiced brine of white vinegar, garlic, mustard seeds, and a hint of chili flakes for a subtle kick. Ready in just 30 minutes of prep and cook time, this versatile condiment is perfect as a topping for sandwiches, tacos, or grain bowls—or even enjoyed as a snack on its own. Designed to enhance your fridge staples, this recipe is not only easy to prepare but also keeps well for up to 2-3 weeks, allowing you to enjoy its fresh, tangy goodness whenever you please. Perfect for meal preppers or pickle enthusiasts, this homemade pickled cabbage is sure to become a go-to in your kitchen!

Nutriscore Rating: 53/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 10

Ingredients

• 1 medium head Green cabbage
• 1 large Carrot
• 0.5 medium Red onion
• 2 cloves Garlic
• 1.5 cups White vinegar
• 1.5 cups Water
• 0.5 cup Sugar
• 2 tablespoons Salt
• 1 tablespoon Black peppercorns
• 1 tablespoon Mustard seeds
• 1 leaf Bay leaf
• 0.5 teaspoon Chili flakes

Directions

Step 1

Core and thinly slice the cabbage, using a sharp knife or a mandoline slicer. Peel and grate the carrot. Thinly slice the red onion. Peel and crush the garlic cloves.

Step 2

In a large bowl, combine the sliced cabbage, grated carrot, and sliced onion. Toss them together to mix evenly.

Step 3

In a medium saucepan, combine white vinegar, water, sugar, and salt. Stir well and place over medium heat, bringing the mixture to a simmer. Stir occasionally until the sugar and salt are fully dissolved.

Step 4

Add the crushed garlic cloves, black peppercorns, mustard seeds, bay leaf, and chili flakes to the vinegar solution. Simmer for 3-5 minutes to allow the spices to infuse their flavors into the brine.

Step 5

Remove the saucepan from heat and let the brine cool for a few minutes.

Step 6

Place the mixed vegetables into a large, clean glass jar or several small jars, packing them tightly.

Step 7

Pour the warm brine over the vegetables in the jar, ensuring that all vegetables are submerged by pressing them down gently with a spoon or spatula.

Step 8

Allow the jar to cool to room temperature before sealing it with a lid.

Step 9

Refrigerate the pickled cabbage for at least 24 hours before serving, allowing the flavors to develop fully.

Step 10

Store the pickled cabbage in the refrigerator and enjoy it over the next 2-3 weeks.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1356.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	679.0

Total Fat 4.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 14288.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 141.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 15.3g	0%
Total Sugars 116.9g
Protein 9.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 291.6mg	0%
Iron 4.1mg	0%
Potassium 1317.0mg	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: 6.6%

Protein: 5.8%

Carbs: 87.7%