Getting all the cabbages into the freezer and on the pantry shelves has been a busy week for me. The Red Acre Cabbages were large enough to harvest and I wanted to can the entire harvest.
Spiced Red Cabbage
3 large heads of cabbage - slivered
sea salt
Remove the outer leaves; core and shred the cabbage. Place in a large container, salting each layer. Cover and let it set for 24 hours.
Rinse the cabbage well to remove the salt.
Lay the shredded cabbage onto paper towel-lined trays to dry.
Brine
1 cup brown sugar
2 quarts wine vinegar
1/2 cup mustard seed
Combine the sugar, vinegar, and mustard seed in a kettle.
2 sticks cinnamon
1/4 cup whole cloves
1/4 cup whole allspice
1/4 cup peppercorns
1/4 cup celery seed
Place the remaining spices in a spice bag and add to the liquid. Bring to a rolling boil for 5 minutes.
- Note: I ended up having to make more brine since I had so much cabbage, lol.
Meanwhile fill the hot jars with the cabbage, packing it down to 1/4 " headspace. Remove the spice bag from the brine, ladle the hot liquid over the cabbage, and de-bubble with a chopstick to remove any air bubbles.
Adjust the two-piece caps and process in a water-bath canner for 20 minutes.
I ended up with 10 half-pint jars for the #pantry. All the cabbages are finally processed to enjoy all winter long.
Now, the raised bed is empty and it is time to rejuvenate the soil and decide what to plant for a fall crop.
Happy gardening Hiveans.
Until next time, this is Sunscape
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The way you prepared this cabbage looks delicious
Thanks, Denisse you are so sweet! ♥
You are welcome My dear❤️
How many days should it last? You really did a great job of putting the cabbage in the cans.
The cabbage will last for up to 1 1/2 years processed in a water-bath canner.
Wow.. it's a good investment of your time.😊
Yes, it is, and most of my veggies get preserved in similar ways to last on the shelf for over a year. They last until the next season's produce is ready to harvest. Have a blessed day.
Oh.. It surely has savings in garden.😊 Have a blessed day too.😊
Purple cabbage is actually very delicious, but I'm a little afraid because when cooked the sauce turns red like blood.
Haha, that is funny as it is just pink water. ♥
Wow! So much cabbages!! These jars look so nice and colourful. This kind of cabbage isn’t very popular here. But I think it’s quite crunchy. It’s very nice of you to share this very useful information. I hope this could be used with white cabbages as well.
Absolutely, white cabbage would be perfect you just use white vinegar or apple cider vinegar. It is delicious and crunchy for sure. Have a wonderful weekend my friend.
Thanks for sharing wonderful recipes and flowers from your garden.
Now I have my helper friend back, I’m hoping to make sauerkraut soon…
I'm so happy you have your helper back, it sure took long enough.
Oh, he’s never very far…
Oops, I thought you meant Larry…
Yes, very nearly 7 months for m6 helper friend.
First time I know about red cabbage 😀😀
It is delicious!