CAPRICORN COOKS: CAPRICORN COOKS: Pickled Cabbage

CAPRICORN COOKS: CAPRICORN COOKS: Pickled Cabbage: This is one of our favorite pickled side dishes. It is quick and simple to make. It should be prepared at least 2 days before you wa...

CAPRICORN COOKS: Pickled Cabbage

This is one of our favorite pickled side dishes.
It is quick and simple to make.
It should be prepared at least 2 days before you want to serve it for maximum flavor.
It keeps in the refrigerator for about 2-3 weeks.

EASY TO MAKE.

Preparation time: 10-15 minutes
~5 minutes to mix the sugar in the water and vinegar mixture.
~5 minutes to cut the cabbage
~5 minutes to fill the jar and pour the liquid

Ingredients:                                                 
·       1/2 large cabbage - cubed (you may need a bit more to fill the jar)
·       1 cup plain white vinegar
·        1 cup plain water
·        1/2 cup plain white sugar
·        2 garlic cloves
·       4 small hot dry peppers

sugar, garlic, dry hot peppers, vinegar,
cabbage, and pickling jar

Cubed Cabbage

Preparation:

·      Mix the water, vinegar, and sugar until the liquid looks clear, not milky
    (the sugar should be dissolved)
·       Add the dry cut cabbage into the jar, interspersing the garlic and dry hot peppers.
    The jar should be filled to the top.
·      Pour the liquid into the jar until the cabbage is completely covered.
*If need be, prepare another batch of the liquid mixture to cover.

·      Set aside for a day or two (no need to refrigerate yet).
·      Refrigerate and serve cold


 Pickled Cabbage
Remember to cover the cabbage with liquid


**Remember to use a clean spoon when removing the cabbage from the jar.

Serving Suggestions:
ØServe Cold
ØServe as a side dish with any meal.