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Home » Side Dishes and Mezzes » Quick Pickled Cabbage

Published: May 5, 2018 · Modified: Nov 2, 2020 by Zerrin & Yusuf

Quick Pickled Cabbage

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This Quick Pickled Cabbage is crunchy, tangy, sweet and spiced up with a little hot chili flakes. Ready to eat on the same day. 

Quick pickled cabbage with hot chili flakes on a white plate

Do you like pickles in your burger or kofte sandwiches? Have you ever tried making it at home? Without waiting for weeks. We have an easy way and want to share it with you too. If you want to take your doner kebab, sandwiches or even side dishes like healthy coleslaw without mayo to a new level, try this quick pickled cabbage recipe. Super easy to make and you can enjoy it on the same day.

How to Make Quick Pickled Cabbage?

This is another dish from my childhood. Mom would never waste remaining cabbage pieces whenever she made Turkish style cabbage rolls. You know the thick parts of cabbage we remove when making rolls. I don’t know if this is something created by mom or all moms make it in the same way. But I’m sure you will love it. Of course no need to make cabbage rolls first to make this pickled cabbage. You can just make it from a whole cabbage too.

Pickling couldn't have been easier. Put vinegar, lemon juice, water, salt and peppercorn in a pot. Bring it to boil.

Chop white or red cabbage roughly and put it in the pot. Add in garlic cloves and red pepper flakes. Remove from the heat so that the chopped cabbage won't get too tender. Let it sit at least 30 minutes. Cool completely before serving or using it in sandwiches.

Uses of Pickled Cabbage

We like it in sandwiches like feta cheese sandwiches. Although we mostly use quick pickled onion in this sandwich recipe because it is even easier, sometimes cabbage makes a good twist too.

Using it in a healthy chicken salad for a tangy condiment is another great idea. You can use Joanne's crockpot chicken breast on Fifteen Spatulas when making a salad that is rich in protein.

It would be perfect in a salad with taco seasoned beef and fresh vegetables as well. Don't worry if you don't know how to make it. Go check the amazing taco salad with creamy taco dressing on A Farmgirl's Dabbles and use this cabbage in it.

More Pickle Recipes

  • Basic Pickling Brine
  • Pickled Armenian Cucumbers
  • Quick Pickled Beets

More Cabbage Recipes

  • Cabbage Roll Soup
  • Unstuffed Cabbage Casserole
  • Cheesy Cabbage Casserole
  • Beef Cabbage Stew

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Quick Pickled Cabbage

Quick pickled cabbage with hot chili flakes on a white plate
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★★★★★

5 from 3 reviews

Pickled cabbage in the easiest form. Ready on the same day!

  • Author: Zerrin & Yusuf
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 6 1x
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Pickling
  • Cuisine: Turkish

Ingredients

Scale
  • ½ small head white cabbage
  • 1 and ½ cups water
  • 1 lemon, freshly squeezed
  • 1 cup vinegar
  • 1 and ½ teaspoons salt
  • ½ teaspoon sugar
  • 4 cloves garlic, smashed
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon black peppercorn

Instructions

  1. Chop the cabbage roughly. Makes 3-4 cups.
  2. Put water, lemon juice, vinegar, salt and sugar in a pot. Bring to boil.
  3. Put the chopped cabbage, garlic, red pepper flakes and black peppercorn into this boiling water. Give it a good stir and remove from heat.
  4. Cool completely and chill at least for an hour before using.
  5. Keep the leftovers in a jar or in an airtight container in the fridge.

Notes

Chilling is not included in the duration.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size:
  • Calories: 28
  • Sugar: 3 g
  • Sodium: 408.4 mg
  • Fat: 0.1 g
  • Carbohydrates: 4.3 g
  • Fiber: 0.2 g
  • Protein: 1.3 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.6 mg

Keywords: pickled cabbage

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  1. ZillahKS says

    March 08, 2022 at 4:10 am

    I made this recipe today 3/7/22
    and I must say it’s delish. I added some salt and sugar for my liking.
    Thank you very much.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Zerrin & Yusuf says

      March 08, 2022 at 4:30 am

      Glad you liked it! It is an easy way to satisfy pickle craving 🙂
      Thanks for coming back and sharing your thought with us here.
      Cheers!

      Reply
  2. Tara says

    February 22, 2022 at 1:14 am

    Do you cool it in the fridge or just set aside for the hour?

    Reply
    • Zerrin & Yusuf says

      February 22, 2022 at 2:43 am

      Hi Tara,
      After cooling it completely, let it sit in the fridge at least for an hour and then it is ready to serve.

      Reply
  3. Laurie says

    June 24, 2021 at 1:59 am

    I have lots of home grown cabbage and they don't quite look like store bought ones. How many ounces of cabbage should I use?

    Thank you in advance.

    Reply
    • David says

      December 22, 2021 at 7:55 pm

      I have made this recipe using 4 cups of shredded cabbage (red and white)

      ★★★★★

      Reply
  4. Nadia says

    January 05, 2021 at 8:34 pm

    So do you keep it in the liquid, and chill it in the liquid? Thanks!

    Reply
    • Yusuf says

      January 06, 2021 at 3:25 am

      Yes Nadia, always keep it in the liquid.

      Reply
  5. Izabela says

    August 14, 2020 at 11:01 pm

    Very nice, crunchy pickled cabbage with a little bit of a kick. I didn't have time to chill it for an hour but it was already great after 40 minutes or so (10 of which spent in a freezer ;-)) Thanks for a great, simple recipe!

    Reply
    • Yusuf says

      August 16, 2020 at 12:59 am

      Glad you loved it Izabela!

      Reply
  6. Alejandra says

    May 17, 2020 at 9:50 pm

    Hi, I´m making your recipe... the leftovers, do you keep them in a jar covered with the liquid?

    Thanks

    Reply
    • Yusuf says

      May 18, 2020 at 3:40 am

      Hi Alejandra! Yes, keep it covered with the liquid.

      Reply
  7. Emma says

    April 20, 2020 at 5:36 pm

    Hi - What kind of vinegar do you use for this?
    Thanks

    Reply
    • Yusuf says

      April 21, 2020 at 3:14 am

      White vinegar.

      Reply
  8. Sot says

    January 23, 2020 at 6:19 pm

    Actually cabbage rolls is a Greek dish.
    Greetings from athens

    Reply
  9. Dawn says

    May 26, 2019 at 9:24 pm

    How long does it keep in the fridge for?

    Reply
    • Zerrin says

      May 27, 2019 at 3:38 pm

      Up to 2 weeks.

      Reply
  10. Lechelle says

    March 01, 2019 at 5:10 pm

    I have been trying to find this recipe for the longest. My Turkish friend brings her mommas cooking to me all the time and well this is pretty much the steps she told and the ingredients.

    Reply
  11. Rhiannon Henry says

    May 31, 2018 at 12:11 pm

    Looks fantastic, going to try now! Can you tell me how should it be stored, in the fridge or cupboard? And how long will it last?

    Reply
    • Zerrin says

      May 31, 2018 at 2:04 pm

      Thanks Rhiannon! Keep it in the fridge up to 2-3 weeks.

      Reply
  12. Brenda @ a farmgirl's dabbles says

    May 08, 2018 at 12:13 am

    Pickled veggies are so much my thing. What a great cabbage recipe - I love the red pepper flakes and black peppercorns! Thank you for the taco salad love!

    Reply
    • Zerrin says

      May 09, 2018 at 1:52 am

      Thanks Brenda! Glad you like the recipe 🙂
      Your taco salad is definitely a perfect match to my pickled cabbage.

      Reply
  13. Carol M says

    May 07, 2018 at 6:43 pm

    This is my go-to recipe for pickled cabbage. It disappears in minutes every time I make it.
    Thanks for sharing such a great recipe.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Zerrin says

      May 09, 2018 at 1:55 am

      Hi Carol, thanks for commenting! It makes a great snack on its own too!

      Reply
  14. Mateja says

    March 20, 2011 at 2:16 am

    This is my husband's favorite salad! Thank you for sharing 🙂

    Reply
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