Tangy Pickled Vegetables
My friends tell me these veggies taste like they came from the deli. So so good!!
Ingredients
- 1 - 32 ounce glass jar
- 2 tablespoons, plus 1 teaspoon pickling spice
- 4 cloves of garlic, peeled and smashed
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 2 cups sliced perian cucumbers, cut into 1 inch rounds
- 3/4 cup of celery, cut into 1 inch pieces
- 1/2 baby carrots, cut into 1 inch pieces or in half
- 4 sprigs of fresh dill
- 2 cups water
- 2 tablespoons white vinegar
- 1 tablespoon pickling or kosher salt
Instructions
- Place pickling spice, garlic and red pepper flakes in jar.
- Add cucumbers, celery and carrots and two of the dill sprigs.
- In medium container, stir together the water, vinegar and salt until the salt is completely dissolved.
- Pour water mixture into jar.
- Add remaining dill.
- Lightly place lid on top of jar but do not close. Put on plate or a matt and set on counter. After 24 hours close lid tightly. Let brine for 3 to 4 days.
- After 3 to 4 days , place jar in refrigerator. Let set in refrigerator 24 hours and enjoy.
Notes
You can use other vegetables. I have pickled cauliflower, baby onions and peppers. Also you can control the heat. Add less or more red pepper flakes.
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