Capsaicin Free Classic Pickled Vegetables
Tangy, crunchy, and deeply satisfying, these pickled cucumbers, carrots, and radishes are the kind of fridge staple that makes every meal feel a little more complete. The brine is a simple white wine vinegar base with kosher salt and sugar, which means you get that bright, punchy flavor without any heat sources sneaking in — the red pepper flakes are explicitly optional and easy to leave out entirely. For anyone managing capsaicin sensitivity, that kind of clear, controllable recipe is genuinely hard to find in the pickled vegetable world, where store-bought jars often hide chili-based ingredients in the fine print. Fresh dill and sliced garlic do all the heavy lifting on flavor here, giving each jar a fragrant, herbaceous depth that more than makes up for skipping the heat. Packing the vegetables snugly and pouring the hot brine straight over them means you get even pickling without any complicated equipment or canning experience. After 24 hours in the fridge they're lightly pickled and crisp; after 48 hours they're bold, briny, and absolutely irresistible alongside sandwiches, grain bowls, or a cheese board.
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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)
Can be omittedred pepper flakes
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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