Refrigerator Pickled Cabbage Petals with Beet
Large cabbage pieces and thin beet slices take on a bright pink colour in garlic-spiced vinegar brine.
Large cabbage pieces and thin beet slices take on a bright pink colour in garlic-spiced vinegar brine. Keep the pieces submerged and refrigerate the container as soon as it has cooled. The original holds it at room temperature for a day, but its recipe is not a tested fermentation or shelf-stable canning process. This version is a quick refrigerator pickle with a crisp bite. Cut cabbage into large petals and thinly slice peeled beet; crush garlic. Bring water, sugar, salt, bay and peppercorns to a boil for 5 minutes, remove from heat and add vinegar. Layer cabbage, beet and garlic in a clean heat-safe container. Pour hot brine over vegetables to submerge; cool promptly without a long room-temperature hold.
Recipe card
Refrigerator Pickled Cabbage Petals with Beet
Equipment: Saucepan, clean covered container
Ingredients
Instructions
Prep
Cut cabbage into large petals and thinly slice peeled beet; crush garlic.
Brine
Bring water, sugar, salt, bay and peppercorns to a boil for 5 minutes, remove from heat and add vinegar.
Pack
Layer cabbage, beet and garlic in a clean heat-safe container.
Cover
Pour hot brine over vegetables to submerge; cool promptly without a long room-temperature hold.
Chill
Cover and refrigerate at least 24 hours; serve cold with a clean utensil.
How to tell when it is ready
Cabbage brightly coloured and crisp after chilling.
Tips
- Keep cabbage pieces large enough to hold shape.
- Cut beet thinly for colour.
- Submerge every piece in brine.
- Use a clean fork for each serving.
Troubleshooting
- If brine does not cover, use a smaller vessel.
- If colour is pale, chill longer within the safe four-day window.
Substitutions
- Use another firm white cabbage at the same weight.
- Use plain 9% vinegar as measured, without changing strength.
Variations
- Add a small sliced carrot to the container.
- Use one chili slice for gentle heat.
Serving suggestions
- Serve beside roast meat.
- Pair with cooked potatoes.
- Offer with dark bread.
- Add a few pieces to a salad plate.
Make ahead
Prepare the measured ingredients in advance. Keep refrigerated and use within 4 days; never pantry-store.
Storage
Keep refrigerated and use within 4 days; never pantry-store.
Food safety
This is a refrigerator pickle, not a verified shelf-stable canning or room-temperature fermentation recipe.
Frequently asked questions
Can the jar sit out for 24 hours?
No. This quick pickle belongs in the refrigerator after cooling.
How should I store refrigerator pickled cabbage petals with beet?
Keep refrigerated and use within 4 days; never pantry-store.
Serve beside roast meat. Keep refrigerated and use within 4 days; never pantry-store.
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