How to Quickly Pickle Vegetables
User Reviews
4.3
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Additional Time
20 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
64 kcal
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Course
Side Dish, Condiments
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Cuisine
American
How to Quickly Pickle Vegetables
Description
How to Quickly Pickle Vegetables prepares vegetables by pouring a hot brine made from vinegar, water, sugar, and kosher salt over them. The brine is heated until sugar and salt dissolve, then removed from heat and poured immediately over the vegetables. Allowing the pickles to cool to room temperature encourages flavor absorption and crisp texture.
The method preserves the textures and bright flavors of fresh vegetables while imparting acidity and subtle sweetness from the sugar. The use of kosher salt balances the taste. This quick pickling does not require fermentation or long curing times, making it a practical choice for fresh crunchy pickles.
This approach suits a variety of vegetables and can be a simple addition to meals, snacks, or salads to provide acidity and brightness.
Ingredients
- 1 cup vegetables
- ½ cup vinegar
- ½ cup water
- 2 tablespoons white sugar
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
Instructions
- Add the vinegar and water along with the sugar and salt in a small saucepan and whisk everything together, bring to a low boil or until sugar and salt have dissolved.
- Take it off the heat.
- Pour the hot liquid over the veggies and along with any optional ingredients. Allow everything to come to room temp before using the pickles.
- If you've tried this techinque, come back and let us know how it went!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 64 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 64kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 1774mg | 74% |
| Potassium | 138mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 5345IU | 107% |
| Vitamin C | 1.9mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.3
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