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Pickled Cauliflower

Crisp and tangy Pickled Cauliflower is about to become your new favorite condiment. It's ridiculously easy to make, with the perfect crunch!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Additional Time
4 hrs
Total Time
4 hrs 15 mins
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 27 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Appetizer , Condiments
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 3 cups fresh cauliflower pieces, 1" to 1½" in size
  • ¼ cup thinly sliced yellow onion
  • ¼ cup thinly sliced red bell pepper
  • 2 large cloves garlic, halved
  • 1 teaspoon whole peppercorns
  • 1 teaspoon yellow mustard seeds
  • ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1¼ cups apple cider vinegar (see Notes)
  • 1¼ cups water
  • 1 tablespoon Morton kosher salt
  • 2 tablespoons honey

Instructions

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  1. To a clean 1-quart jar, layer in ⅓ of the cauliflower, onion, bell pepper, garlic, peppercorns, mustard seeds, and red pepper flakes. Repeat with a second layer. Finish with a third layer.
  2. In a small saucepan over medium-high heat, bring vinegar, water, salt, and honey to a boil. Stir until salt dissolves. Pour hot mixture over cauliflower mixture in the jar, pressing down on the vegetables so the brine covers them completely - the veggies will shrink a bit, so press them in fairly firmly.
  3. Let cool on the counter to room temperature. Twist on a lid and refrigerate for at least 4 hours. Pickled flavor will increase the longer it sits. Store in fridge for up to 4 weeks.

Notes

  • We like the flavor of apple cider vinegar best for this recipe. Just know that, the longer the cauliflower sits in the brine, that the cauliflower will not be as brilliant white. If you want the cauliflower to retain its white color, use white distilled vinegar, rice vinegar, etc. 
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Nutrition Information

Calories 27kcal (1%) Carbohydrates 5g (2%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 0.2g (0%) Saturated Fat 0.05g (0%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.05g Monounsaturated Fat 0.1g Sodium 593mg (25%) Potassium 116mg (3%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 112IU (2%) Vitamin C 16mg (18%) Calcium 13mg (1%) Iron 0.3mg (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 27

% Daily Value*

Calories 27kcal 1%
Carbohydrates 5g 2%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 0.2g 0%
Saturated Fat 0.05g 0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.05g 0%
Monounsaturated Fat 0.1g 1%
Sodium 593mg 25%
Potassium 116mg 2%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 112IU 2%
Vitamin C 16mg 18%
Calcium 13mg 1%
Iron 0.3mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.