Description
A tangy and colorful quick pickled red cabbage recipe that combines the sharpness of white wine vinegar with the aromatic hints of orange zest, bay leaf, and coriander seeds. This easy-to-make condiment softens quickly and adds a vibrant crunch to sandwiches, salads, and grilled dishes.
Ingredients
Scale
Pickling Ingredients
- ½ red cabbage (about 200g)
- 2 pared strips of orange zest
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 tsp lightly crushed coriander seeds
- 1 tbsp sea salt flakes
- 2 tsp sugar
- 2 tbsp white wine vinegar
Instructions
- Prepare the cabbage: Finely slice the red cabbage, making sure to discard the core as it is too tough for pickling.
- Combine aromatics: Place the sliced cabbage in a non-reactive bowl along with the orange zest strips, bay leaf, and crushed coriander seeds.
- Make pickling mixture: In a separate small bowl, mix together the sea salt flakes, sugar, and white wine vinegar until the sugar and salt are partly dissolved.
- Mix cabbage with pickling liquid: Pour the vinegar mixture over the cabbage and aromatics. Use your hands to scrunch and massage everything together for 1 to 2 minutes until the cabbage begins to soften and release some juice.
- Chill and marinate: Cover the bowl and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving. The pickled cabbage will continue to soften and develop flavor and can be kept chilled for up to a week.
Notes
- The pickled cabbage gets softer and more flavorful the longer it marinates, but it is best enjoyed within one week.
- Use a non-reactive bowl (glass or ceramic) to avoid any metallic taste from the vinegar reacting with metal bowls.
- This quick pickle is excellent served as a topping for tacos, burgers, salads, or as a side condiment for grilled meats.
- Adjust sugar and salt according to taste preference for more or less sweet and salty balance.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: European
Keywords: quick pickled cabbage, pickled red cabbage, easy pickled veggies, red cabbage condiment, tangy cabbage pickle, no-cook pickling
