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Kislo zelje

Shredded cabbage soured in barrels, stewed with sausage or beans.

Slovenia Fermented & pickled Vegetarian

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Drawn, not photographed Updated September 2026
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History

Autumn household fermentation across Slovenia, stored in cellars beside kisla repa as the winter vegetable supply.

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What is Kislo zelje?

Kislo zelje is a fermented & pickled from Slovenia: shredded cabbage soured in barrels, stewed with sausage or beans. Autumn household fermentation across Slovenia, stored in cellars beside kisla repa as the winter vegetable supply.

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cabbage

Cooked

fermentedpickled

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