Red Meat Allergy Friendly Apple-Cinnamon Quick-Pickled Vegetable Medley
Bright, tangy, and just a little unexpected, this quick-pickled medley brings together crisp cabbage, carrots, radishes, and fresh apple in a warmly spiced brine that smells absolutely incredible while it simmers. The combination of apple cider vinegar, honey, Ceylon cinnamon, ginger, and turmeric creates a brine that's aromatic and complex without being overpowering — the kind of thing that makes your kitchen feel like a proper cooking space. Because every single ingredient here is plant-based and naturally free from red meat and its derivatives, there's zero guesswork about whether something sneaked in through a sauce or seasoning blend. The apple matchsticks are a genuinely clever touch, softening just enough in the brine to taste almost candied while still holding a little bite. This is the kind of condiment that quietly elevates everything it sits next to — tacos, grain bowls, sandwiches, or just eaten straight from the jar with a fork. It comes together with minimal effort and keeps in the fridge, making it one of those recipes you'll find yourself coming back to again and again.
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6 servings
For the vegetables
- 2 cups green cabbage, thinly shredded
- 2 medium carrots, peeled and julienned or coarsely grated
- 6 radishes, thinly sliced
- 1 small apple, cored and cut into thin matchsticks
- 1 tsp fine sea salt
For the brine
- ¾ cup apple cider vinegar
- ½ cup water
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 ceylon cinnamon stick
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- ¼ tsp ground turmeric
For serving
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, roughly chopped (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the shredded cabbage, carrots, radishes, and apple in a large mixing bowl. Sprinkle with the fine sea salt and toss well, then set aside for 10 minutes while you prepare the brine — the salt will begin to draw out moisture and soften the vegetables.
- 2
Combine the apple cider vinegar, water, honey, Ceylon cinnamon stick, grated ginger, and ground turmeric in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir until the honey dissolves, then bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 3 minutes, until fragrant.
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