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Easy Pickled Cabbage

This Easy Pickled Cabbage is crunchy, tangy, sweet, and seriously addicting. It’s easy to make and ready to eat in about 12 hours.
Prep Time25 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Pickling Time12 hours
Total Time12 hours 30 minutes
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Pickled Cabbage Recipe
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 168kcal
Author: Tania Sheff

Ingredients

  • 1 small cabbage, thinly sliced about 2 lbs.
  • 2 medium carrots
  • 1 medium bell pepper any color
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 tbsp. sugar
  • 1 tbsp. salt
  • 6 tbsp. distilled white vinegar 5% acidity
  • ⅓ cup olive oil

Instructions

  • Thinly slice the cabbage and bell pepper. Shred the carrot. Place the vegetables in a large bowl and mix well.
    1 small cabbage, thinly sliced, 2 medium carrots, 1 medium bell pepper
  • Transfer the cabbage mix into a glass jar, packing tightly.
  • In a small saucepan, bring the water, sugar, and salt to a boil. Remove the pan from the heat and add the vinegar and olive oil. Give it a stir, and pour the marinade into the jar with the cabbage.*
    2 cups water, 2 tbsp. sugar, 1 tbsp. salt, 6 tbsp. distilled white vinegar, ⅓ cup olive oil
  • Cool completely and transfer it to the fridge. Allow at least 12 hours to pickle. Serve.

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Notes

* NOTE: At first the liquid will not cover all of the cabbage, but as it starts to soften, it will be fully covered after just a few hours.

Nutrition

Calories: 168kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 996mg | Potassium: 309mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 4134IU | Vitamin C: 70mg | Calcium: 57mg | Iron: 1mg