Winter Cabbage in Jars
Description
A canning recipe without unnecessary complications. To prepare cabbage in jars for winter, you will need a minimal set of spices: salt, sugar, and peppercorns for aroma. Choose firm white-head cabbage of autumn varieties. Such cabbage will keep in your jars all winter and will not darken. The preserve is ready for winter storage.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare the ingredients.
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Step 2
Remove a couple of the top leaves from the cabbage and shred the vegetable into thin strips. You can use either a sharp knife or a cabbage grater.
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Step 3
Mix the cabbage and carrots in a bowl.
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Step 4
Add the salt, sugar, and peppercorns, mix well, and rub with your hands until the juices are released.
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Step 5
Pack the cabbage into a jar, pressing it down firmly. Leave it on the counter for 2–3 days with the lid loosely on. The cabbage will become juicy and start to ferment.
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Step 6
Move the cabbage to the refrigerator or cellar, where it will be stored all winter.
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Step 7
Done. Serve at the table or store.