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Pickles have always been a part of my life. Growing up, I learned all the staples. Bread and butter pickles, dill pickles, and pickled peppers and beets were always canned during the summer. I grew a love for the smell of brine and all the different flavors. I love to experiment with pickle brines by changing up the spices.

Thankfully the food world has embraced the pickling trend, and everyone seems to be doing “quick pickles,” ones that can be made, set in a refrigerator, and eaten soon after. You can adapt this recipe to include whatever vegetables you love. Choosing denser root ones will help them stay crisp in the brine. Try it out, experiment and hopefully you will also develop a deep love for everything pickled!

Watch how to make these pickled vegetables:

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Pickled Vegetables

4.80 from 5 votes
Pickling produce adds incredible flavoring and texture. This is a quick process for pickling, allowing for any vegetable to gain the tangy taste in just hours!
Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 5 minutes
Resting Time: 4 hours
Total: 4 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 10
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Ingredients

For the brine

  • 1 cup apple cider vinegar
  • ¾ cup water
  • 2 tbsp pickling spices
  • ¼ tsp turmeric
  • 3-5 cloves garlic peeled and smashed
  • 2 Serrano chiles sliced (include seeds for extra heat)
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • fresh herbs (tarragon, rosemary, or thyme)

For the vegetables

  • assortment of vegetables: baby carrots, sliced cucumbers, radishes, cauliflower, broccoli, etc.

Instructions 

  • In a saucepan, combine the apple cider vinegar, water, pickling spices, turmeric, garlic, Serrano chiles, salt, sugar, and herbs. Bring to a boil and let simmer for 3-5 minutes until the sugar is completely dissolved.
    1 cup apple cider vinegar, ¾ cup water, 2 tbsp pickling spices, ¼ tsp turmeric, 3-5 cloves garlic, 2 Serrano chiles, 1 tsp kosher salt, ¼ cup granulated sugar, fresh herbs (tarragon, rosemary, or thyme)
  • While the brine is on the stove, prepare your vegetables of choice, stuffing them into a washed and sanitized quart jar. If your vegetables are large, you can slice or cut them into chunks so they fit into a jar easier.
    assortment of vegetables: baby carrots, sliced cucumbers, radishes, cauliflower, broccoli, etc.
  • Pour the simmering brine into the jar, directly over the vegetables. Let cool slightly, cover with a lid, and place in the refrigerator. The vegetables can be eaten as soon as four hours after preparing, but are best after a few days so the brine can fully flavor the vegetables!

Video

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Nutrition

Serving: 1 servingCalories: 29 kcal

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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Kaleb Wyse is a New York Times bestselling author behind the popular Wyse Guide website. Living on his fourth-generation Iowa farm, he loves sharing recipes and gardening tips that come from traditions that feel comfortably familiar. His down-to-earth style makes sustainable living and farm life feel like home!

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4 Comments

  1. Del Bentley says:

    In am from Durban North in South Africa. I love Kip and l hope he recovers. I never miss your daily videos andni love your recipes. You are a wonderful young man and a true gentleman . God bless
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  2. Karin Pelton says:

    5 stars
    I just love watching you, and seeing all the cool stuff you make and do!!! I’m going to start doing some of your amazing recipes!!
    Your so real and I just love that about you! God Bless you!! ❤️🎃🍁🍂🌶

  3. Jeanne says:

    5 stars
    This is so tasty. This is a wonderful way to eat vegetables. I have been making this for years. Thank you for this recipe.

  4. Megan says:

    YES!