Clean the red cabbage, cut into small pieces and mix with the salt. Cover and let rest overnight.
The next day, put the cabbage with the sugar, the vinegar, 1/2 l water, the bay leaves and the cloves in a large saucepan and simmer for a good hour. Then let it cool down.
Put the cooled cabbage in a clean, food-safe bucket with a lid. Close the bucket and keep it cool. The red cabbage will keep for several months.