Cinnamon Free Classic Pickled Vegetables
Crisp cucumbers, tender carrot coins, and peppery radishes come together in a tangy white wine vinegar brine that transforms humble vegetables into something genuinely craveable. The cool thing about this recipe is how clean and straightforward the ingredient list is — garlic, fresh dill, black peppercorns, and a simple salt-and-sugar brine do all the heavy lifting. Many store-bought pickles and spice blends sneak in warming spices that can be hard to spot on a label, so making your own is the smartest way to stay in control of exactly what goes into the jar. The brine comes together in just a few minutes on the stovetop, and once it's poured over the packed vegetables, the hardest part is waiting the 24 hours before you dig in. At the 48-hour mark the flavor deepens even further, making these pickles genuinely addictive alongside sandwiches, grain bowls, or straight out of the jar. Two quart mason jars of colorful, garlicky pickles in your fridge is honestly one of the most satisfying things you can make on a quiet afternoon.
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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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