Peel the cabbage from coarse top leaves, rinse with water and cut into 6-8 parts without cutting the stalk. Wash the beets, peel and cut into thin circles.
Wash the jar thoroughly, dry it with a clean towel and sterilize in a microwave oven or over an open fire for 1 minute. Put cabbage and beets in layers in a jar.
Put salt, sugar, vinegar, coriander, pepper and cloves in a pot of water. Bring to a boil, pour cabbage with marinade. Put under oppression for 5 days. Then store in a cool dark place.