Quick Pickled Red Cabbage

Ingredients

• 1 head red cabbage (small to medium)
• ½ cup water
• ½ tablespoon granulated sugar
• ½ teaspoon himalayan salt
• 4 cloves garlic (smashed)
• ½ cup red wine vinegar (or any other kind you prefer)
• 1 tablespoon paprika (or red Thai chili flakes)

Steps

1. 1

   Make the brine by pouring the water into a large mixing bowl. Then add sugar and salt, and stir with a spoon until fully dissolved. Add garlic, paprika, and red wine vinegar and mix well before setting the brine aside.

2. 2

   Slice the red cabbage into thin pieces with a knife or a mandolin.

3. 3

   Place all the sliced red cabbage in a large mixing glass bowl that comes with a lid.

4. 4

   Pour the brine over the sliced red cabbage.

5. 5

   Use a spoon to mix the sliced red cabbage and the brine, making sure that the brine covers all the cabbage.

6. 6

   Cover the bowl with a lid or plastic food wrap and let sit for about 6 hours before transferring to the refrigerator.