Spicy Pickled Cabbage Slaw

Spicy Pickled Cabbage Slaw

Ingredient

• 4 cups shredded green cabbage
• 1 cup shredded red cabbage
• 1 cup julienned carrots
• 2 fresh jalapeños, thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped

For the Pickling Brine:

• 1 cup white vinegar
• 1/2 cup water
• 2 tbsp sugar
• 1 tbsp salt
• 1 tsp whole mustard seeds
• 1/2 tsp black peppercorns
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder (or 2 cloves garlic, minced)
• 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional for extra heat)

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Instructions

1. Prepare the vegetables
   In a large bowl, combine the green cabbage, red cabbage, carrots, jalapeños, and red onion.
2. Make the brine
   In a small saucepan, add vinegar, water, sugar, salt, mustard seeds, peppercorns, garlic, and red pepper flakes.
   Bring to a gentle simmer and stir until the sugar and salt dissolve.
3. Combine
   Pour the hot brine over the vegetables. Toss well to coat everything evenly.
4. Cool and store
   Let it cool to room temperature, then transfer to a jar.
5. Chill
   Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving (overnight is even better for flavor).

Tips

• Keeps in the fridge for up to 1 week
• Gets more flavorful the longer it sits
• Perfect for tacos, burgers, sandwiches, or grilled chicken