Barley Free Paleo Quick-Pickled Vegetables
Bright, tangy, and loaded with crunch, these quick-pickled vegetables are the kind of fridge staple that makes every meal feel a little more exciting. The brine comes together in minutes on the stovetop — apple cider vinegar, honey, sea salt, and a handful of spices — and the result is a punchy, well-balanced liquid that transforms humble cucumbers, carrots, and radishes into something genuinely craveable. Fresh dill and sliced garlic tucked into the jar add an aromatic depth that store-bought pickles rarely deliver. Because the ingredient list is entirely whole foods — no grains, no additives, no hidden fillers — this recipe sidesteps the label-reading anxiety that can come with packaged condiments and brined goods. The whole process is refreshingly hands-off: pack the jar, pour the brine, wait thirty minutes, and you're done. These pickles are fantastic alongside grilled proteins, piled onto salads, or eaten straight from the jar as a snack. Keep a batch in the fridge and you'll find yourself reaching for it constantly.
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6 servings
For the brine
- 1 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 cup water
- 1 tsp fine sea salt
- 1 tsp honey
- 1 tsp black peppercorns
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
For the vegetables
- 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 1 medium english cucumber, cut into ¼-inch rounds
- 2 medium carrots, peeled and cut into ¼-inch coins
- 6 radishes, thinly sliced
- 4 sprigs fresh dill
Instructions
- 1
Combine the apple cider vinegar, water, fine sea salt, honey, black peppercorns, and red pepper flakes (if using) in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring until the salt and honey dissolve completely, about 2–3 minutes. Remove from heat and let the brine cool for 5 minutes.
- 2
Layer the garlic slices, cucumber rounds, carrot coins, radish slices, and fresh dill sprigs into a wide-mouth quart jar or medium bowl, packing them in snugly.
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