Irish Pickled Red Cabbage

Directions

1. 1
   Core cabbage; discard any coarse leaves.
2. 2
   Wash well; drain.
3. 3
   Finely shred cabbage.
4. 4
   Place in large stainless-steel or glass bowl.
5. 5
   Add salt; stir well.
6. 6
   Let stand in cool place 2 days, stirring well several times a day.
7. 7
   On the third day drain cabbage well; squeeze dry in towel.
8. 8
   Place in canning jars.
9. 9
   Combine remaining ingredients in large saucepan.
10. 10
    Bring to boil; cook, stirring, 5 minutes.
11. 11
    Cool; strain.
12. 12
    Pour over cabbage in jars.
13. 13
    Cover; refrigerate.
14. 14
    Allow to age 3 days before serving.
15. 15
    Will keep 6 weeks in refrigerator.
16. 16
    Makes 4 pints.
17. 17
    Irish Cooking.