Curtido (Salvadoran Pickled Cabbage Slaw)

Curtido (Salvadoran Pickled Cabbage Slaw)

Curtido is a cabbage slaw from El Salvador with a vinegar tang and the earthy flavor of oregano. It makes a wonderful topping for a number of dishes and is a fantastic way to preserve summer cabbage!

Ingredients

• ½ c apple cider vinegar
• ¼ c water
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1 tsp oregano
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ medium head of green cabbage, shredded
• 1 carrot, julienned
• ½ white onion, sliced
• ¼ tsp crushed red pepper (optional)

Instructions

• In a liquid measuring cup, mix vinegar with water, sugar, oregano and salt. Stir until the sugar and salt are dissolved.
• In a large bowl mix your shredded cabbage, julienned carrot, sliced onion, and red pepper (if using).
• Pack the vegetables into a quart sized canning jar (wide mouth jars work best).
• Pour the vinegar mixture over the vegetables and pack down tight. (You may not feel like you have enough brine, but after an overnight in the fridge the cabbage will start to release moisture and your brine level will rise.)
• Cover and refrigerate overnight before serving.