Description
Zesty jamie oliver pickled red cabbage delivers tangy flavor and brilliant color to countless dishes. Crisp vegetables dance with sharp vinegar, creating simple Mediterranean-style condiment perfect for summer meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 500 g (17.6 oz) red cabbage, finely cut
- 300–400 g (10.6–14.1 oz) white sugar
- 500 ml (16.9 fl oz) apple cider vinegar
- 200 ml (6.8 fl oz) red wine
- 2 tbsps coarse sea salt
- 2 tsp black peppercorns
- 6 bay leaves
- 2 tbsps yellow mustard seeds
Instructions
- Preparation: Finely slice red cabbage and place in a colander. Generously coat with coarse sea salt, allowing moisture to release for 2-3 hours.
- Cleansing: Rinse cabbage thoroughly under cool water to remove salt, then pat dry with a clean kitchen towel, ensuring minimal moisture remains.
- Flavor Infusion: In a wide pot, combine apple cider vinegar, red wine, granulated sugar, whole black peppercorns, and bay leaves. Simmer on low heat, reducing liquid by half and steeping for 10 minutes to blend flavors.
- Straining: Pour the aromatic liquid through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean jug, discarding used peppercorns and bay leaves.
- Seasoning: Transfer drained cabbage to a large bowl, sprinkle yellow mustard seeds throughout. Carefully pour the strained, infused liquid over the cabbage, ensuring even distribution.
- Preservation: Meticulously pack the seasoned cabbage into sterilized glass jars, pressing down to eliminate air pockets. Seal lids securely and refrigerate immediately for optimal flavor development and longevity.
Notes
- Salting Technique: Let cabbage release moisture for 2-3 hours to enhance texture and reduce water content, creating a crunchier pickle.
- Vinegar Balance: Adjust sugar levels between 300-400 grams to control sweetness and tanginess, matching personal taste preferences.
- Flavor Infusion: Simmer liquid ingredients slowly to develop deeper, more complex taste profile and concentrate aromatic elements.
- Storage Wisdom: Use sterilized glass jars and refrigerate immediately to ensure food safety and maintain crisp, vibrant pickle quality for several weeks.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: UK
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 10
- Calories: 105
- Sugar: 80 g
- Sodium: 1500 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 100 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg