Wheat 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 humble vegetables into something genuinely craveable. Fresh dill and sliced garlic infuse every jar with an aromatic depth that store-bought pickles rarely deliver, and the optional red pepper flakes add just enough heat to keep things interesting. The entire brine is built from pantry staples — vinegar, water, kosher salt, and a touch of sugar — so there's nothing hidden or complicated to worry about. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of wheat, which means no label-scanning, no substitutions, and no compromise on flavor. The process is straightforward: pack the jars, pour over the hot brine, and let the refrigerator do the rest of the work over 24 to 48 hours. By the second day, the vegetables have soaked up all that garlicky, herby brine and hit that perfect balance of sour, salty, and snappy. Keep a jar in the fridge and you'll find yourself reaching for these alongside everything from grain bowls to grilled meats all week long.

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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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