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Home » Preserves » Pickled Vegetables » Pickled Cabbage

Pickled Cabbage

May 10, 2019 by Victor @ Taste of Artisan 18 Comments

Crunchy, slightly spicy, sweet and tangy, this pickled cabbage is a great accompaniment to meats but can also be had on its own as a substitute for a salad.

Pickled cabbage in a large glass jar.

Pickled cabbage is delicious and packs a lot of vitamins at less than 100 calories per cup. The best part is that it only takes 20 minutes to make unlike fermented cabbage or sauerkraut.  You can make it pretty much any time even if you have very little time to spare. Every time I serve it to my guests I get a lot of compliments and a good amount of surprise when they learn how quickly it can be made.

I particularly like this crunchy cabbage with roasted, baked or broiled chicken breasts. The pickling juices are great as a sauce so don’t leave them out. Pour some over your side dish – rice or potatoes – and you will know what I mean. That sweet and tangy taste will make any side dish taste better.

For more spiciness double or triple the number of hot red chili peppers. Chili pepper seeds and the membrane is where the real heat is, so leave them in if you want some extra heat. Jalapeno peppers can also be used in this recipe but start with one de-seeded pepper and see how you like it. You can always add more later if desired.

top down view of a jar filled with pickled cabbage.

Garlic adds a lot of flavor to pickled cabbage but if you want to remove the harsh, bitter bite of raw garlic, zap it on high for 10 seconds in a microwave or blanch in hot water for a minute before slicing.

 

top down view of a jar filled with pickled cabbage.

Pickled Cabbage

Quick and very tasty pickled cabbage that can be served with a variety of meat dishes or on its own.
5 from 7 votes
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Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: pickled cabbage
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 14 loosely filled cups
Calories: 83kcal
Author: Victor

Ingredients

  • 1 cabbage about 2 lbs, cut into about 1-inch squares
  • 2 carrots large, shredded
  • 6 garlic cloves thinly sliced
  • 1 red chili pepper seeds removed and thinly sliced
  • 1/3 cup olive 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, olive 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

Pickled cabbage can be stored in a refrigerator for up to 2 weeks or even longer.

Nutrition

Calories: 83kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 767mg | Potassium: 154mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1550IU | Vitamin C: 29.3mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 0.5mg

 

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  1. MoMo Martinez

    January 17, 2021 at 7:36 pm

    This Pickled Cabbage recipe is MY MOST FAVORITE!
    So delicious with all that garlic, coupled with the sweetness of the honey!
    When I eat this dish, I am enthralled by all the layers of flavor.
    Thank you for sharing this… I have passed it on to friends as well!
    Brava!

    Reply
    • Victor @ Taste of Artisan

      January 17, 2021 at 8:05 pm

      So happy to hear that. Enjoy!

      Reply
  2. Mary Page

    January 07, 2021 at 6:53 pm

    I followed the recipe and found it very easy. it tasted good, so will be making it again. thank you!

    Reply
    • Victor @ Taste of Artisan

      January 09, 2021 at 2:51 pm

      You are very welcome. We make this very often, goes well with just about anything, and my kids love it as a snack. Couldn’t be happier with that as cabbage packs a lot of vitamins and nutrients.

      Reply
  3. Malin K

    November 13, 2020 at 12:25 pm

    Super tasty and simple to make. Thank you so much for sharing this recipe, I have it more or less to every meal. One of my new favorites! A Big thank you from Sweden!

    Reply
    • Victor @ Taste of Artisan

      November 14, 2020 at 7:53 pm

      You are very welcome, Malin. Happy cooking!

      Reply
  4. Bruce

    September 22, 2020 at 8:32 pm

    Hello there. Would sliced onions work in this recipe or would it cause a bad reaction?

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    • Victor @ Taste of Artisan

      September 22, 2020 at 10:01 pm

      Hi Bruce, I don’t like adding onions as they impart a strong flavor. I do sometimes add chopped fresh onions and drizzle some olive oil, and some chopped herbs (cilantro, green onions) just before serving, it tastes really good that way.

      Reply
  5. Julie

    June 24, 2020 at 6:37 pm

    Hi! Have you ever tried to make this with raw apple cider vinegar in lieu of the white vinegar?

    Reply
    • Victor @ Taste of Artisan

      June 27, 2020 at 2:18 pm

      No, never tried that but I think it’s a very good alternative.

      Reply
      • Julie

        June 27, 2020 at 2:42 pm

        I gave it a try, using the same ratios, and it turned out fantastic!

      • Victor @ Taste of Artisan

        June 27, 2020 at 3:28 pm

        Malt vinegar is another good one to try. I use it a lot lately.

  6. melody

    April 03, 2020 at 6:53 pm

    Amazing and simple. On my second batch already! so far I have had it a long side pork chops, on cabbage rolls and with my pierogies. So good. Thank you!

    Reply
    • Victor @ Taste of Artisan

      April 03, 2020 at 9:37 pm

      You are very welcome, Melody. My family loves it, we make this pickled cabbage several times a month. I made a large batch just this past weekend. Put it in a glass cookie jar. Better pickled cabbage then cookies, right? It’s a lot healthier;)
      >
      Pickled cabbage in a jar
      >
      Lately we’ve been shredding our cabbage, my kids prefer it that way. Well, as long as they eat it…

      Reply
  7. Jane P.

    November 09, 2019 at 5:53 pm

    Simply outstanding! Thank you so much for sharing such an easy and delicious way to prepare cabbage!

    Reply
    • Victor @ Taste of Artisan

      November 09, 2019 at 10:29 pm

      You are very welcome!

      Reply
  8. JP

    November 11, 2018 at 5:31 am

    Interesting recipe and the cabbage turned out delicious. I paired it with grilled chicken and it’s like the two were made to be consumed together. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  9. Misrii - Homemade Food

    December 20, 2017 at 7:58 am

    This looks amazing! I have to try this in the next few weeks!

    Reply

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