RED PEPPER AND CABBAGE PICKLE

Red Pepper and Cabbage Pickle image

My grandmother always made this to eat as a side salad with sandwiches or cold meat. I have seen similar recipes called Amish Pickled Coleslaw. It is a little extra work with the soaking but it is a nice change from other pickle or relish recipes. Add a jalapeno pepper to each jar if you like heat.

Provided by the4taals

Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Canning and Preserving Recipes Pickled

Time 10h15m

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2 heads cabbage, finely shredded
3 tablespoons salt
4 cups water
4 cups vinegar
1 ½ cups white sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
1 tablespoon ground turmeric
1 tablespoon celery seed
1 tablespoon mustard seeds
10 onions, chopped
10 sweet red peppers, chopped

Steps:

Place cabbage in a large non-reactive bowl or plastic food-safe bucket. Sprinkle salt over cabbage and toss to combine. Cover with plastic wrap or a lid. Let soak in the refrigerator, 8 hours to overnight.
Squeeze out liquid from the cabbage; drain.
Combine water, vinegar, sugar, oil, turmeric, celery seed, and mustard seeds in a large pot; bring to a boil. Stir in drained cabbage, onions, and red pepper. Bring back up to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until onions are very tender, about 45 minutes.
Sterilize 6 quart jars and lids in boiling water for 5 minutes. Pack cabbage mixture into hot, sterilized jars, filling to within 1 inch of the top. Run a clean knife around the insides of the jars to remove any air bubbles. Top with lids and screw on rings.
Place a rack in the bottom of a large pot and fill halfway with water. Bring to a boil and lower jars 2 inches apart into the boiling water using a holder. Pour in more boiling water if necessary to cover jars by 1 inch. Bring the water to a rolling boil, cover the pot, and process for 25 minutes.
Remove the jars from the pot and place onto a cloth-covered or wood surface, several inches apart, until cool. Press the top of each lid with a finger, ensuring that the seal is tight (lid does not move up or down at all). Store in a cool, dark area.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 106.1 calories, Carbohydrate 15.2 g, Fat 4.9 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 1.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 448.6 mg, Sugar 10.8 g