Fresh Refrigerator Pickles: Cauliflower, Carrots, Cukes, You Name It Recipe

Name: Fresh Refrigerator Pickles: Cauliflower, Carrots, Cukes, You Name It
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 cloves garlic, peeled; 1 teaspoon celery seed; 1 teaspoon coriander seed; 1 teaspoon mustard seed; 1/2 teaspoon black peppercorns; 1/2 teaspoon pink peppercorns (if you have 'em); Several sprigs fresh dill; 2 cups white vinegar; 1 tablespoon salt; 6 medium carrots, halved lengthwise; 6 kirby cucumbers, cut lengthwise into quarters; 4 hot red chiles or 2 jalapenos, whole or (for more heat) halved; 4 scallions, white parts only

Servings: persons

6 cloves garlic, peeled
1 teaspoon celery seed
1 teaspoon coriander seed
1 teaspoon mustard seed
1/2 teaspoon black peppercorns
1/2 teaspoon pink peppercorns (if you have 'em)
Several sprigs fresh dill
2 cups white vinegar
1 tablespoon salt
6 medium carrots, halved lengthwise
6 kirby cucumbers, cut lengthwise into quarters
4 hot red chiles or 2 jalapenos, whole or (for more heat) halved
4 scallions, white parts only

1
For the brine: Bring 2 cups water to a boil in a medium saucepan, and then reduce the heat to a simmer.
2
Add the garlic and simmer for 5 minutes.
3
Meanwhile, divide the celery seed, coriander seed, mustard seed, peppercorns and dill evenly between two 1-quart Mason jars.
4
Add the vinegar and salt to the saucepan, bring the brine back to a boil, and stir until the salt dissolves.
5
Transfer 3 cloves of garlic to each jar using tongs, then pack the jars full with the carrots, cucumbers, chiles, scallions or whatever other vegetables you're using.
6
You want them to be really stuffed.
7
Pour the hot brine over the vegetables to completely cover.
8
Let cool, and then refrigerate.
9
The pickles will taste good in just a few hours, but they'll be better after a couple of days.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 cloves garlic, peeled, 1 teaspoon celery seed, 1 teaspoon coriander seed, 1 teaspoon mustard seed, and more.

Yes, Fresh Refrigerator Pickles: Cauliflower, Carrots, Cukes, You Name It falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Fresh Refrigerator Pickles: Cauliflower, Carrots, Cukes, You Name It

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