Description
Crisp seasonal vegetables meet zesty Mexican pickled magic in this quick refrigerator pickle masterpiece. Summer gardens and farmers markets provide perfect ingredients for your tangy, crunchy homemade preserves that elevate any meal with fresh, bold flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
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
Aromatics and Seasonings:
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons mustard seeds
- 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Liquid and Preserving Ingredients:
- 2 cups white vinegar
- 2 cups water
- 2 tablespoons salt
- 1 tablespoon sugar
Instructions
- Wash and chop cauliflower, carrots, cucumbers, red bell pepper, and green beans into uniform bite-sized pieces, placing them in a spacious mixing container.
- Create a tangy pickling liquid by heating vinegar, water, salt, sugar, mustard seeds, peppercorns, and red pepper flakes in a saucepan until the mixture reaches a rolling boil.
- Continuously stir the liquid to ensure complete dissolution of salt and sugar, creating a harmonious flavor profile.
- Carefully pour the simmering hot pickling liquid over the prepared vegetable medley, making certain every piece is completely immersed in the aromatic brine.
- Allow the vegetable mixture to cool naturally to room temperature, enabling the vegetables to absorb the vibrant pickling flavors.
- Methodically transfer the pickled vegetables and liquid into clean glass jars, pressing gently to eliminate any air pockets and guarantee full submersion.
- Securely seal the jars with tight-fitting lids, then place them in the refrigerator for a minimum of 24 hours to develop robust, zesty flavors.
- Serve the chilled pickled vegetables as a crisp, tangy accompaniment to meals or enjoy as a refreshing standalone snack.
Notes
- Master the pickle crunch by cutting vegetables into uniform, bite-sized pieces to ensure even marinating and consistent texture.
- Experiment with different vegetable combinations like radishes, jalapeños, or pearl onions to customize flavor profiles and add personal flair.
- Reduce sugar content for a more tangy, low-calorie version by halving the sugar or using natural sugar alternatives like stevia or monk fruit sweetener.
- Keep pickles safely refrigerated and consume within 2 weeks for optimal freshness and crisp, vibrant flavor preservation.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Pickling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 15
- Sugar: 0.5 g
- Sodium: 3500 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg