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Quick Pickled Young Cabbage with Dill

Young cabbage has a delicate texture and natural sweetness, making it perfect for quick pickled salads. This recipe creates a fresh, crunchy side dish ready within hours.

Best in season: Spring
Time
25 min
Yield
4 jars
Difficulty
Easy
Updated
March 28, 2026
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Recipe at a glance

Tender young cabbage in a light marinade — a quick spring side dish for potatoes, meat, and grains.

Ingredients

What you will need

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Before you start

There are 7 items in the list. It is convenient to check that everything is ready first and only then move on to the cooking steps.

  • young cabbage
    1.2 kg
  • carrot
    150 g
  • dill
    30 g
  • water
    500 ml
  • vinegar (9%)
    50 ml
  • sugar
    2 tbsp
  • salt
    1 tbsp
Step by step

How to make it

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Preparation path

This recipe has 4 steps. It is easiest to follow them in order without jumping between stages.

Recipe time: 25 min
1

Prepare the vegetables

Shred the cabbage finely, grate the carrot, and chop the dill.

2

Prepare the marinade

Dissolve salt and sugar in water, bring to a boil, then add the vinegar.

3

Combine the base

Mix cabbage, carrot, and dill, lightly pressing to release juices.

4

Marinate

Pour warm marinade over, let cool, and refrigerate for at least 6–8 hours.

Frequently asked questions

What people often ask about this recipe

How long does it keep?

Up to 5 days in the refrigerator.

Can I make it without vinegar?

Yes, but that would be fermentation, not pickling.

What to watch for

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Marinade calculator

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Problems and solutions

Cloudy brine, soft vegetables, lids, mold, and other frequent situations.

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