Quick and Easy Pickling Recipe For a Spiced Condiment

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Quick and Easy Pickling Recipe For a Spiced Condiment

THE RECIPE

WHAT YOU NEED:

  • A skillet
  • Smaller glass mason jars with lids, unless making larger portions
  • A sauce pan

INGREDIENTS:

VEGGIES TO PICKLE:

  • 1 bunch radishes, cleaned + sliced
  • 2 jalapeños, sliced + seeds removed (or not if you want spicier)
  • OR 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced if not into jalapeños
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes form medium spice | 1 tsp red pepper flakes for spicier
  • 1 tsp peppercorns

FOR THE PICKLING BRINE:

  • ¾ cup apple cider vinegar
  • ¾ cup water
  • 3 TB honey or maple syrup
  • 2 tsp sea salt

TO MAKE:

  1. In a small saucepan, combine the vinegar, water, honey or maple syrup, + salt.
  2. Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring occasionally.
  3. Pour the brine over the radishes + jalapeños in jars.
  4. Let the mixture cool to room temperature without the lids on.
  5. Serve immediately or cover + refrigerate. Lasts for a few weeks, but best served within the first 5 days.

OTHER THINGS THAT ARE GOOD TO PICKLE:

asparagus, beets, bell peppers, blueberries, cauliflower, carrots, cherries, fennel, ginger, grapes, green beans, mushrooms, onions, parsnips, peaches, peppers, radishes, ramps, rhubarb, strawberries, squash, tomatoes, turnips, watermelon