Honey Free Classic Pickled Vegetables

Total time24 hr 30 min

Prep time20 min

Cook time10 min

4.8

(21)

Crisp cucumbers, sweet carrots, and peppery radishes come together in a tangy white wine vinegar brine that transforms humble produce into something genuinely craveable. The brine is built from just vinegar, water, kosher salt, and granulated sugar — no sweeteners beyond a single tablespoon of granulated sugar, which means this recipe is completely free of any bee-derived ingredients without any substitutions required. Fresh dill and sliced garlic tucked into each jar add an aromatic depth that makes these taste far more complex than the short ingredient list suggests. Many store-bought pickles sneak in unexpected sweeteners, so making your own gives you full control over exactly what goes into the jar. The process is straightforward: pack the vegetables, pour over the hot brine, and let the fridge do the rest. At 24 hours you get a bright, lightly pickled crunch, and by 48 hours the flavors deepen into something truly addictive. These are perfect alongside sandwiches, grain bowls, or just straight from the jar as a snack.

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Ingredients

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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