BHA & BHT Free Classic Pickled Vegetables

Total time24 hr 30 min

Prep time20 min

Cook time10 min

BHA & BHT Free Classic Pickled Vegetables

Crunchy, tangy, and loaded with color, these pickled cucumbers, carrots, and radishes are the kind of fridge staple that makes every meal feel a little more exciting. The brine is a simple mix of white wine vinegar, water, kosher salt, and sugar — nothing more, nothing less — which means you know exactly what's going into the jar. That matters a lot when you're avoiding synthetic preservatives like BHA and BHT, which sneak into a surprising number of store-bought pickles and condiments. Fresh dill, sliced garlic, and black peppercorns do all the flavoring work here, giving you that classic deli-style depth without any additives. The process is genuinely easy: pack the jars, pour over the hot brine, and let the refrigerator do the rest. At 24 hours you get a bright, lightly pickled bite; push it to 48 and the flavor deepens into something really satisfying. Keep a jar on hand and you'll find yourself reaching for these alongside sandwiches, grain bowls, cheese boards, and just about everything else.

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Ingredients

8 servings

For the vegetables

2 medium english cucumbers (about 1 lb total), sliced into ¼-inch rounds
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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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