Spicy Cabbage in Pieces
Description
If you want to make the cabbage sweeter, add 2 more tablespoons of sugar (level, not heaping) to the brine. In this brine, the cabbage turns out very sweet and less sharp. The preserve is ready for winter storage.
Instructions
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Step 1
First, prepare the vegetables. Remove the top leaves from the cabbage, rinse it under running water, and wash the other vegetables.
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Step 2
Cut the cabbage into small pieces, peel the garlic and separate into cloves, grate the beet and carrot on a coarse grater, and remove the seeds from the hot pepper.
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Step 3
Place the prepared vegetables in a large pot. Put the cabbage at the bottom and cover it with the remaining vegetables.
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Step 4
In a separate pot, prepare the brine. Pour 4 liters of water into the pot, bring to a boil, and add salt and sugar. Mix thoroughly and let boil for 2 minutes. Turn off the heat and add vinegar. Pour the brine over the vegetables in the pot until they are completely covered, then cover everything with a lid and place in a warm room for 2 days. After that, the cabbage is ready to serve. You can transfer it to jars and store in a cool place.