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1️⃣Pickled Brussels Sprouts
Yield: 1 quart jar
Ready in: 24 hours (best after 3–5 days)
Ingredients
1 lb Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved (or quartered if large)
1 cup white vinegar or apple cider vinegar
1 cup water
1½ tbsp kosher salt
1 tbsp sugar (optional, balances acidity)
2 cloves garlic, smashed
1 tsp black peppercorns
1 tsp mustard seeds
1 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Optional add-ins: dill sprigs, bay leaf, lemon peel, sliced jalapeño
Instructions
- Blanch the sprouts
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Blanch Brussels sprouts for 3 minutes until bright green and just tender-crisp. Immediately transfer to ice water, then drain well. - Make the brine
In a saucepan, combine vinegar, water, salt, sugar, garlic, peppercorns, mustard seeds, and red pepper flakes. Bring to a boil, stirring until salt dissolves. - Pack the jar
Place Brussels sprouts tightly into a clean quart jar. Add any optional herbs or spices. - Pour brine
Carefully pour hot brine over sprouts, fully submerging them. Tap jar to release air bubbles. - Cool & chill
Let cool to room temp, then seal and refrigerate.
When to Eat
24 hours: lightly pickled
3–5 days: best flavor
Keeps: up to 1 month refrigerated
2️⃣Pickled Red Onions (Quick Refrigerator Pickles)
Yield: 1 pint–quart jar
Ready in: 30 minutes (best after 2–24 hours)
Ingredients
1 large red onion, thinly sliced
1 cup white vinegar or apple cider vinegar
½ cup water
1 tbsp sugar (adjust to taste)
1½ tsp kosher salt
Optional Flavor Add-Ins
1 clove garlic, smashed
½ tsp black peppercorns
½ tsp mustard seeds
Pinch red pepper flakes
Bay leaf or a few sprigs of thyme
Instructions
- Slice onions
Thin slices pickle fastest and look best in jars. - Make the brine
In a small saucepan, combine vinegar, water, sugar, and salt. Bring to a simmer, stirring until dissolved. - Pack the jar
Place onions (and any add-ins) into a clean jar. - Pour & cool
Pour hot brine over onions until fully submerged. Let cool uncovered 20–30 minutes. - Chill
Seal and refrigerate. Ready to use in 30 minutes; best flavor after a few hours.
Storage
Keeps up to 3 weeks refrigerated.
Color deepens and flavor mellows over time.
3️⃣Pickled Rainbow Carrots (Quick Refrigerator Pickles)
Yield: 1 quart jar
Ready in: 24 hours (great after 2–3 days)
Ingredients
1 lb rainbow carrots (orange, purple, yellow), peeled
Cut into sticks
Brine
1 cup white vinegar or apple cider vinegar
1 cup water
1½ tbsp kosher salt
1 tbsp sugar (optional, balances acidity)
Flavor Add-Ins (choose a combo)
2 cloves garlic, smashed
½ tsp black peppercorns
½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Fresh dill or thyme sprigs
Optional: thin slices of fresh ginger
Instructions
- Prep carrots
Cut carrots evenly so they pickle at the same rate. - Blanch (optional but recommended)
Boil carrots for 2–3 minutes until just tender-crisp. Immediately transfer to ice water, then drain well. (This keeps colors bright and carrots crunchy.) - Make the brine
In a saucepan, combine vinegar, water, salt, and sugar. Bring to a simmer, stirring until dissolved. - Pack the jar
Arrange carrots vertically in a clean quart jar. Tuck in garlic, spices, and herbs. - Add brine
Pour hot brine over carrots until fully submerged. Tap jar gently to release air bubbles. - Cool & chill
Let cool to room temperature, then seal and refrigerate.
When to Eat
24 hours: lightly pickled
2–4 days: best flavor
Keeps: up to 1 month refrigerated
4️⃣Pickled Jalapeño Pineapple
Yield: 1 quart jar
Ready in: 24 hours (great in 1–2 hours for quick use)
Ingredients
2 cups fresh pineapple, cut into chunks or spears
3–4 jalapeños, sliced into rings (remove seeds for less heat)
Brine
1 cup white vinegar or apple cider vinegar
½ cup water
⅓ cup sugar (adjust to taste)
1½ tsp kosher salt
Flavor Add-Ins (optional but recommended)
1 clove garlic, smashed
½ tsp black peppercorns
½ tsp mustard seeds
Pinch red pepper flakes
1 small piece fresh ginger (about 1 inch)
Instructions
- Prep ingredients
Cut pineapple and slice jalapeños evenly. - Make the brine
In a saucepan, combine vinegar, water, sugar, and salt. Bring to a simmer, stirring until sugar dissolves. - Pack the jar
Layer pineapple and jalapeños into a clean jar. Add garlic, spices, and ginger if using. - Pour brine
Carefully pour hot brine over contents until fully submerged. Tap jar gently to release air bubbles. - Cool & chill
Let cool at room temperature for 20–30 minutes, then seal and refrigerate.
When to Eat
1–2 hours: lightly pickled, fresh bite
24 hours: balanced sweet-heat
3–5 days: best flavor
Keeps: up to 3 weeks refrigerated
5️⃣Pickled Strawberries
Yield: 1 pint jar
Ready in: 24 hours (best after 2–3 days)
Ingredients
1 lb fresh strawberries, hulled
(halve large ones, keep small ones whole)
Brine
½ cup white balsamic vinegar
(or apple cider vinegar for stronger tang)
½ cup water
⅓ cup sugar
½ tsp kosher salt
Flavor Add-Ins (choose 1–2)
½ tsp whole black peppercorns
1 cinnamon stick (or pinch ground cinnamon)
1 star anise (optional but beautiful)
1 strip orange or lemon peel
½ tsp vanilla extract (added after cooling)
Instructions
- Prep strawberries
Wash, hull, and cut strawberries evenly. - Make the brine
In a saucepan, combine vinegar, water, sugar, salt, and spices (except vanilla). Bring to a gentle simmer, stirring until sugar dissolves. - Pack the jar
Place strawberries into a clean jar along with citrus peel or spices. - Pour brine
Carefully pour hot brine over strawberries until just covered. - Cool & finish
Let cool to room temperature. Stir in vanilla if using. Seal and refrigerate.
When to Eat
24 hours: lightly pickled, fresh flavor
2–4 days: best balance
Keeps: up to 2 weeks refrigerated
How to Use Pickled Strawberries
Spoon over vanilla ice cream or cheesecake
Pair with brie, goat cheese, or burrata
Add to arugula salads with balsamic
Use the brine in cocktails or mocktails
Amazing with grilled pork or chicken
6️⃣Pickled Blueberries
Yield: 1 pint jar
Ready in: 24 hours (best after 2–3 days)
Ingredients
2 cups fresh blueberries (firm, ripe)
Brine
½ cup apple cider vinegar or balsamic vinegar
½ cup water
⅓ cup sugar (adjust to taste)
½ tsp kosher salt
Flavor Add-Ins (choose 1–3)
½ tsp black peppercorns
½ tsp mustard seeds
1 small cinnamon stick or ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
1 strip orange or lemon peel
1 sprig thyme or rosemary
Optional heat: pinch chili flakes
Instructions
- Prep berries
Rinse and gently pat dry. (Optional: prick each berry once with a toothpick to help the brine penetrate.) - Make the brine
In a saucepan, combine vinegar, water, sugar, salt, and spices. Bring to a gentle simmer, stirring until dissolved. - Pack the jar
Add blueberries and citrus peel/herbs to a clean jar. - Pour & cool
Pour hot brine over berries until just covered. Let cool to room temp. - Chill
Seal and refrigerate.
When to Eat
24 hours: lightly pickled
2–4 days: best balance
Keeps: up to 2 weeks refrigerated
How to Use
With brie, goat cheese, or blue cheese
Toss into arugula salads with nuts
Spoon over roast chicken or pork
Add brine + berries to cocktails or mocktails
Try a few over vanilla ice cream (trust me)
