Turmeric Free Classic Pickled Vegetables
Crisp cucumbers, tender carrots, and peppery radishes come together in a tangy white wine vinegar brine that transforms humble vegetables into something genuinely crave-worthy. The snap of each bite is backed by fragrant dill, a hint of garlic, and just enough heat from the optional red pepper flakes to keep things interesting. Many store-bought pickles sneak in spice blends or colorings that can be hard to vet, so making your own means you know exactly what's in every jar. The brine is a simple four-ingredient mix — vinegar, water, salt, and sugar — so there's nothing hidden and nothing to second-guess. Packing the jars tightly and letting them rest in the fridge is really all the effort required, and the reward is a condiment that gets better the longer it sits. Pull them out at 24 hours for a bright, lightly pickled crunch, or wait the full 48 for a deeper, more complex flavor. These are the kind of pickles that disappear fast alongside sandwiches, grain bowls, or straight from the jar.
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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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