Pikliz Recipe (Spicy Haitian Pickled Slaw)

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups shredded or thinly sliced cabbage
• 1 medium red bell pepper (thinly sliced)
• 1 medium carrot (grated (about 1/2 cup))
• 1 medium onion (thinly sliced (about 3/4 cup))
• 2-4 Scotch Bonnet peppers (sliced (use habanero as a sub))
• 3-4 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 1/2 cups white vinegar (use apple cider vinegar for more sweet-tart)
• Juice from 1/2 large lime
• 1 teaspoon salt
• Black pepper to taste (optional)