Hyden Salad

📜 Collection: UK2 | ✍️ Attribution: Ruth Miller | 📂 Category: Salads A traditional, large-batch spiced cabbage and tomato salad recipe handed down by Ruth Miller. This vintage preserve-style salad features warm spices and a tangy vinegar base.


Prep TimeCook TimeInactive / Chill TimeYield / Servings
30 mins25 minsNone20–24 Servings

🔪 Key Equipment

  • Large stockpot
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons

Ingredients

MeasurementsIngredientsPrep / Notes
1 galGround Cabbageground
1/2 galTomatoesfirm but turning
3 TbspWhite Mustard Seedwhole
1 1/2 TbspGround Cinnamonground
1 1/2 TspGround Clovesground
2 TbspCelery Seedwhole
2 TbspSaltstandard
1 1/2 cupsBrown Sugarpacked
1/2 galVinegarstandard

Instructions

Step 1: Simmer and Boil

  1. In a large stockpot, combine the 1 gal ground cabbage, 1/2 gal tomatoes, 3 Tbsp white mustard seed, 1 1/2 Tbsp ground cinnamon, 1 1/2 Tsp ground cloves, 2 Tbsp celery seed, 2 Tbsp salt, 1 1/2 cups brown sugar, and 1/2 gal vinegar.
  2. Bring the mixture to a boil and cook for 25 mins until tender and fragrant.

💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: Store in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 1 week, or process for long-term canning preservation.


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