Name: Homemade Refrigerator Pickled Vegetables
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: PT-487785H45M27S
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 cups assorted vegetables (cucumbers, carrots, radishes, peppers, etc.) – fresh and crisp; 2 cups distilled white vinegar or apple cider vinegar; 2 cups water; 2 tablespoons sugar; 2 tablespoons salt (preferably pickling or coarse salt); 4 cloves garlic, sliced; 1 teaspoon mustard seeds; 1 teaspoon dill seeds or fresh dill; Optional: chili flakes, peppercorns, bay leaves; Glass jars with airtight lids for storage

Description

Homemade Refrigerator Pickled Vegetables are a delicious, easy, and healthy way to preserve fresh vegetables for use in salads, sandwiches, or as a tangy snack. Perfect for those who love crunchy, flavorful pickles with customizable spice levels.

Ingredients

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4 cups assorted vegetables (cucumbers, carrots, radishes, peppers, etc.) – fresh and crisp
2 cups distilled white vinegar or apple cider vinegar
2 cups water
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons salt (preferably pickling or coarse salt)
4 cloves garlic, sliced
1 teaspoon mustard seeds
1 teaspoon dill seeds or fresh dill
Optional: chili flakes, peppercorns, bay leaves
Glass jars with airtight lids for storage

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Instructions

Wash all the vegetables thoroughly. Slice cucumbers, carrots, radishes, and peppers into uniform pieces, suitable for pickling.
In a saucepan, combine vinegar, water, sugar, and salt. Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring until the sugar and salt dissolve completely. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
Place the sliced vegetables into clean glass jars. Add garlic slices, mustard seeds, dill, and any optional spices.
Pour the warm brine over the vegetables, ensuring they are fully covered.
Seal the jars tightly with lids. Allow the pickled vegetables to cool to room temperature before placing them in the refrigerator.
Let them sit for at least 24 hours to develop flavor, but for best results, wait 3-5 days.

Notes

Use fresh, crisp vegetables for the best crunch and flavor.
Ensure the vegetables are fully submerged in the brine to prevent spoilage.
Adjust spice levels with optional chili flakes or peppercorns to suit your taste.
Keep the jars in the refrigerator and consume within 2-3 weeks for optimal freshness.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Appetizer, Snack
Method: Pickling
Cuisine: American, International

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/2 cup
Calories: 20 Kcal
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 150mg
Fat: 0g
Saturated Fat: 0g
Unsaturated Fat: 0g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 4g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 0.5g
Cholesterol: 0mg