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Tangy Delight You’ll Crave Recipe

Tangy Delight You’ll Crave Recipe
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Discover the perfect homemade refrigerator pickled vegetables recipe that offers a crisp and tangy flavor you’ll crave. This quick and easy recipe combines cauliflower, carrots, cucumbers, bell pepper, and green beans with a vibrant brine of vinegar, spices, and garlic, making a refreshing snack or condiment that’s ready in just a day and improves with time.

Ingredients

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Vegetables

  • 2 cups cauliflower florets
  • 1 cup sliced carrots
  • 1 cup sliced cucumbers
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced into strips
  • 1 cup green beans, trimmed
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced

Brine

  • 2 cups white vinegar
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 tablespoons salt
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 2 teaspoons mustard seeds
  • 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)

Instructions

  1. Prepare Jars: Thoroughly clean two quart-size glass jars to ensure they are sterilized and ready to store the pickled vegetables safely.
  2. Slice and Pack Vegetables: Slice all vegetables uniformly for even pickling. Pack them tightly but without crushing into the prepared jars to maximize flavor absorption.
  3. Make Brine: In a saucepan, combine white vinegar, water, salt, sugar, mustard seeds, black peppercorns, and optional red pepper flakes. Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring until all salt and sugar are fully dissolved.
  4. Add Garlic and Brine: Place the minced garlic into the jars over the packed vegetables. Pour the hot brine over the veggies, leaving about ½ inch of headspace at the top of each jar.
  5. Cool and Seal: Allow the jars to cool at room temperature for 30 minutes. Once cooled, seal the jars tightly with lids and refrigerate.
  6. Chill and Marinate: Let the pickles chill in the refrigerator for at least 24 hours before tasting. For best flavor, wait 48 hours to allow full marination and flavor development.

Notes

  • Use fresh, crisp vegetables for the best results.
  • Uniform slicing ensures even pickling and texture.
  • The pickles will keep refrigerated for up to 2 months.
  • If you prefer less heat, reduce or omit the red pepper flakes.
  • Always use clean utensils to avoid contamination.

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