Sesame Free Classic Pickled Vegetables

Total time24 hr 30 min

Prep time20 min

Cook time10 min

4.8

(21)

Crisp cucumbers, bright carrots, and peppery radishes come together in a tangy white wine vinegar brine that transforms simple produce into something genuinely craveable. Fresh dill and sliced garlic infuse every jar with an aromatic depth that store-bought pickles rarely deliver, and a pinch of red pepper flakes adds just enough heat to keep things interesting. The brine itself is beautifully straightforward — vinegar, water, salt, and sugar — with zero hidden sauces, condiments, or seasonings that might sneak in unwanted ingredients. That simplicity is actually the whole point: every element is easy to verify, so you know exactly what's going into the jar. After just 24 hours in the fridge the vegetables are lightly pickled and snappy, but if you can hold out for 48 hours the flavor goes noticeably deeper and more complex. Pile them onto a charcuterie board, tuck them into sandwiches, or eat them straight from the jar as a bright, acidic snack that cuts through richer dishes beautifully.

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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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