Description

Easy Refrigerator Pickled Vegetables offer a quick and convenient way to enjoy tangy, spicy, and slightly sweet pickled veggies without the need for traditional canning. These colorful and crunchy vegetables are ready to eat in just 24 hours.

Ingredients

1 cup cauliflower florets

1 cup sliced carrots

1 cup sliced cucumber

1 red bell pepper, julienned

1 small red onion, thinly sliced

1 ½ cups white vinegar

1 ½ cups water

2 tablespoons sugar

1 tablespoon salt

2 cloves garlic, smashed

1 teaspoon mustard seeds

½ teaspoon black peppercorns

¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

Fresh dill sprigs (optional)

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Instructions

Prepare the Vegetables: Wash and cut all vegetables into bite-sized pieces or slices. Pack them tightly into clean mason jars.
Make the Brine: In a saucepan, combine the vinegar, water, sugar, and salt. Heat over medium heat until the sugar and salt dissolve completely.
Add Spices: Remove the brine from heat and stir in the smashed garlic, mustard seeds, black peppercorns, and red pepper flakes (if using).
Pour the Brine: Carefully pour the hot brine over the vegetables in the mason jars, ensuring the vegetables are fully submerged.
Add Dill (Optional): Add fresh dill sprigs to each jar for extra flavor if desired.
Cool and Seal: Allow the jars to cool to room temperature, then seal them with the lids.
Refrigerate: Refrigerate for at least 24 hours before serving. The pickled vegetables are best enjoyed within 2-3 weeks.

Notes

You can use other types of vinegar like apple cider vinegar or rice vinegar for different flavors.

Feel free to add or substitute vegetables such as zucchini, green beans, or radishes.

For a spicier pickle, increase the amount of red pepper flakes or add sliced jalapeños.

This recipe is naturally gluten-free and can be made without sugar if preferred.

These pickled vegetables improve in flavor the longer they marinate, up to 2-3 weeks.

Jars do not need to be sterilized for refrigerator pickles, but they should be clean.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 25
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 350mg
Fat: 0g
Saturated Fat: 0g
Unsaturated Fat: 0g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 6g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 1g
Cholesterol: 0mg