Eosinophilic Esophagitis Friendly Classic Pickled Vegetables
Crunchy, tangy, and bursting with garden-fresh flavor, these pickled cucumbers, carrots, and radishes are the kind of snack or condiment that makes everything on the plate more exciting. Managing eosinophilic esophagitis often means scrutinizing every label for hidden triggers, and store-bought pickles can be a minefield of mystery spices and additives. This recipe keeps things clean and transparent — just fresh vegetables, white wine vinegar, water, salt, sugar, garlic, dill, and peppercorns, so you know exactly what's going in the jar. The hot brine method is simple and forgiving, requiring nothing more than a saucepan and a couple of mason jars. Letting them rest in the fridge for at least 24 hours is the real magic step, as the vegetables soak up that bright, garlicky brine and develop a satisfying depth of flavor. Pull them out at 48 hours if you want a more pronounced pickle punch. They're a great addition to grain bowls, sandwiches, or just eaten straight from the jar as a cool, crisp snack.
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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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