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Spiced Red Cabbage

Spiced Red Cabbage

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Warm flavors reminiscent of Christmas. As a side or simmered with pears, this spiced red cabbage is the perfect holiday dinner addition.
Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Additional Time 1 day
Total Time 1 day 1 hour 5 minutes
Course Canning
Cuisine American
Servings 10 Pints
Calories 256 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 12 lbs Red Cabbage
  • 1/2 Cup Salt
  • 1 Tablespoon Allspice
  • 1 Tablespoon Whole Black Peppercorns
  • 1 Tablespoon Celery Seed
  • 1 Tablespoon Cinnamon or 1 Cinnamon Stick
  • 5 Cups Red Wine Vinegar
  • 3 Cups Balsamic Vinegar
  • 1 Cup Brown Sugar

Instructions
 

  • Day 1 - In a large bowl, or bowls layer shredded cabbage and salt. Lightly mix with hands to ensure even coverage of salt. Cover with a clean towel and let sit for 24 hours.
  • Day 2 - Rinse and drain cabbage thoroughly with cool water. Use a salad spinner for ease.
  • Prepare canner, jars and lids.
  • In a saucepan, combine vinegar and brown sugar and add all spices. Bring to a boil over med-high heat, stirring to dissolve sugar. Reduce to a simmer for 5 minutes, until infused.
    Drain over mesh strainer into large measuring cup and discard spices.
  • Pack Cabbage into hot jars leaving generous 1/2 inch headspace. Ladle spice liquid into jars covering cabbage. Leave 1/2 inch headspace. Remove air bubles and add any additional liquid if necessary.
  • Wipe rims, place lids and rings.
  • Place jars in canner, making sure they are completely covered with 1-2 inches of water. Bring to a boil and process for 20 minutes. Remove canner lid. Wait 5 minutes and then remove, cool and store jars.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 256kcalCarbohydrates: 53gProtein: 9gFat: 1gSodium: 5840mgFiber: 15gSugar: 30g
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