Gluten Free Classic Pickled Vegetables
Crisp cucumbers, bright carrots, and peppery radishes come together in a tangy, garlicky brine that transforms simple produce into something genuinely craveable. The snap of each vegetable against that vinegary, dill-forward liquid is the kind of thing that makes you want to snack straight from the jar. Vinegar-based pickles are a natural fit for anyone avoiding gluten — no thickeners, no hidden grain-based additives, just clean, whole ingredients doing exactly what they're supposed to do. The brine comes together in minutes on the stovetop, and once it's poured over the packed jars, the hardest part is waiting the full 24 to 48 hours while the flavors deepen in the fridge. A little patience gets you lightly pickled crunch at the one-day mark or a more intensely flavored bite if you can hold out until day two. These are endlessly versatile — pile them onto grain bowls, serve them alongside grilled meats, or just eat them cold as a bright, low-effort 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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