Artificial Flavors Free Classic Pickled Vegetables
Crisp cucumbers, bright carrots, and peppery radishes come together in a tangy brine that turns a handful of fresh vegetables into something genuinely craveable. The snap of each bite, layered with the warmth of garlic, fresh dill, and a hint of black pepper, is the kind of flavor that store-bought pickles promise but rarely deliver. That's partly because commercial jars often rely on artificial flavoring agents to mimic what real ingredients do naturally — here, white wine vinegar, kosher salt, and a touch of sugar do all the heavy lifting on their own. Nothing in this brine comes from a lab; every element is exactly what it says it is. The process is straightforward: pack your jars, dissolve the brine on the stovetop, pour it over, and let the refrigerator do the rest. After 24 hours you'll have lightly pickled vegetables perfect for snacking or piling onto a plate, and by 48 hours the flavors deepen into something truly special. Keep a jar in the fridge and you'll find yourself reaching for it constantly.
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8 servings
For the vegetables
- 2 medium english cucumbers (about 1 lb total), sliced into ¼-inch rounds
- 3 medium carrots (about 8 oz total), peeled and sliced into ¼-inch coins
- 1 bunch radishes (about 8 oz), trimmed and sliced into ¼-inch rounds
- 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 4 sprigs fresh dill
- 1 tsp black peppercorns
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
For the brine
- 1 ½ cups white wine vinegar
- 1 ½ cups water
- 2 tbsp kosher salt
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar
Instructions
- 1
Divide the cucumber rounds, carrot coins, and radish slices evenly between two clean wide-mouth quart mason jars, packing them in snugly. Tuck 2 garlic slices, 2 dill sprigs, 1/2 tsp black peppercorns, and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (if using) into each jar.
- 2
Combine the white wine vinegar, water, kosher salt, and granulated sugar in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, stirring until the salt and sugar are fully dissolved, about 3–4 minutes. Remove from heat.
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