Easy pickled radishes
User Reviews
4.4
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Total Time
10 mins
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Servings
12
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Calories
36 kcal
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Course
Side Dish, Condiments
Easy pickled radishes
Description
Easy Pickled Radishes are prepared by slicing radishes very thin and immersing them in a hot mixture of white or apple cider vinegar, sugar, water, salt, and aromatic spices including mustard seeds, black pepper, crushed red pepper, and a bay leaf. The heat from the brine slightly cooks the radishes, enhancing their flavors while retaining some crispness. After cooling and refrigerating for several hours, the radishes develop a balanced sweet, sour, and mildly spicy taste.
The texture remains crunchy but less sharp than raw radish, making it a versatile condiment that can brighten tacos, sandwiches, or accompany grilled meats. The pickles can be stored in the refrigerator for up to four months, allowing you to prepare in advance and enjoy their flavor over time.
As a practical tip, ensure the jar is properly sterilized and sealed to maintain freshness. The optional crushed red pepper can be adjusted to suit your spice preference. The recipe requires some patience for marinating time but minimal hands-on effort.
Ingredients
- 1 radish about a 1/2 pound, stem and root ends removed and cut into 1/8 inch slices, bunch
- 1/2 cup white vinegar 5% acidity, or apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper ground
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper optional, dried
Instructions
- Place radishes in a hot, sterilised 1-pint jar. Bring vinegar, sugar, water, salt, spices and bay leaf to a boil in an enameled saucepan
- Ladle hot pickling liquid over radishes. Wipe jar rim. Center lid on jar. Apply band, and adjust to fingertip-tight. Let cool on a wire rack ( about 1 hour). Chill 6 hours before serving. Store in refrigerator up to 4 months.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 36 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 36kcal | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 0.1g | 0% |
| Fat | 0.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.01g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.03g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Sodium | 195mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 12mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 0.1g | 0% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 8IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 2mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.4
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