Irish Pickled Red Cabbage Recipes

PICKLED RED CABBAGE

Steps:

• Place the shredded cabbage in a colander over the sink and sprinkle with salt. Leave for 2-3 hours, then drain and wash away the salt. Pay dry with a clean tea towel.
• Put the vinegar, wine, sugar, peppercorns and bay leaves into a big, wide saucepan and simmer until the liquid has reduced by about half. Set aside for 10 mins to infuse.
• Strain through a fine sieve into a jug or bowl, and discard the peppercorns and bay leaves. Put the cabbage and mustard seeds into a big bowl, and then pour the strained liquid over. Transfer the cabbage and pickling liquid into sterilised jars and seal. Will last for a month in the fridge.

QUICK-PICKLED CABBAGE

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• Using a large sharp knife, a mandoline , or a food processor fitted with the slicing disc, slice the cabbage into thin shreds. Set aside.
• Put the water in a saucepan and bring it to a boil over high heat. Remove the pan from the heat and add the vinegar, salt, and sugar. Add a pinch of red pepper flakes, if using.
• Put the shredded red cabbage in a bowl and then pour the hot brine over it.
• Divide the brined cabbage between 2 (1-pint) jars, layering evenly with the garlic slices, coriander seeds, and peppercorns.
• Place the lids on the jars and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving. For the best flavor, however, refrigerate for 24 to 48 hours before serving. This recipe can keep in the fridge for about seven days.

IRISH HERITAGE CABBAGE

Steps:

• Preheat your oven's broiler.
• Place cabbage into a large pot. Add water and bring to a boil. Simmer over low heat until tender, about 15 minutes. Meanwhile, cook bacon in a skillet over medium-high heat until crisp. Drain and set aside. Drain cabbage, and drizzle with melted butter. Sprinkle with bacon and nutmeg. Transfer to a baking dish.
• Place under your oven's broiler until the top layer is lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Serve with salt, pepper and vinegar as desired.

IRISH PICKLED RED CABBAGE

Steps:

• Core cabbage; discard any coarse leaves.
• Wash well; drain.
• Finely shred cabbage.
• Place in large stainless-steel or glass bowl.
• Add salt; stir well.
• Let stand in cool place 2 days, stirring well several times a day.
• On the third day drain cabbage well; squeeze dry in towel.
• Place in canning jars.
• Combine remaining ingredients in large saucepan.
• Bring to boil; cook, stirring, 5 minutes.
• Cool; strain.
• Pour over cabbage in jars.
• Cover; refrigerate.
• Allow to age 3 days before serving.
• Will keep 6 weeks in refrigerator.
• Makes 4 pints.
• Irish Cooking.

PICKLED RED CABBAGE

Steps:

• In a large bowl, place cabbage, garlic and peppercorns. In a saucepan, bring water, vinegar, salt and sugar to a simmer until sugar and salt dissolves. Pour over cabbage; cover. Let stand 2 hours. Transfer to jars, if desired; seal tightly. Refrigerate 48 hours before serving and up to 1 month.

GRANDMA JEANETTE'S AMAZING GERMAN RED CABBAGE

Steps:

• Place butter, cabbage, apples, and sugar into a large pot. Pour in the vinegar and water, and season with salt, pepper, and clove.
• Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until the cabbage is tender, 1 1/2 to 2 hours.

PICKLED CABBAGE

Steps:

• Place cabbage into a large bowl. Sprinkle with salt and mix to distribute. Let stand for 20 minutes, mixing with your hands every few minutes.
• Pour out excess salt water from the cabbage. Add vinegar and sugar; mix well. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for 24 hours.

PICKLED RED CABBAGE

Steps:

• Finely slice red cabbage, preferably with a mandoline. Place cabbage in a bowl, and add salt and vinegar. Using your hands to mix thoroughly, squeeze cabbage until it begins to wilt and get juicy. Let stand for 30 minutes. Adjust seasonings to taste. Add a little extra salt and vinegar if you are planning on serving the cabbage the following day, since the flavor fades as it marinates.

RED PICKLED CABBAGE

Steps:

• Grate or shred cabbage into very thin slivers.
• Place cabbage in a porcelain bowl.
• Add 1/2 cup of olive oil.
• Add 1/4 cup of Apple cider vinegar (I like the organic one).
• Add 2 to 3 tablespoon of raw honey.
• Toss and mix everything together and add salt & pepper to taste.
• Store in glass jar(s). Keeps fresh for a long time.
• The ratio can be adjusted to your taste. If you like it more tart, add more vinegar and so on.

PICKLED SWEET AND SOUR RED CABBAGE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 150°C/300°F/gas mark 2.
• Layer the cabbage, onion, sultanas, vinegar, sugar, apples, butter and mixed spice into a baking dish and season with the salt and some black pepper. Add the orange rind and juice.
• Cover the dish with kitchen foil and bake for 2 1/2 hours, removing the foil for the last 20 minutes of cooking. Serve hot or cold.