BHA & BHT Free Paleo Quick-Pickled Vegetables

Total time1 hr 5 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time5 min

BHA & BHT Free Paleo Quick-Pickled Vegetables

Crisp, tangy, and loaded with color, these quick-pickled vegetables are the kind of fridge staple that makes every meal feel a little more put-together. The brine comes together in minutes using apple cider vinegar, honey, sea salt, and a handful of whole spices — nothing processed, nothing mysterious. That matters more than it might seem, because store-bought pickles and condiments are notorious hiding spots for synthetic preservatives like BHA and BHT, which sneak in under vague "flavoring" labels. Making your own brine from scratch means you know exactly what's going in the jar. Cucumber rounds, carrot coins, and radish slices soak up that garlicky, dill-forward brine beautifully, turning tangy and tender after just 30 minutes in the fridge. A pinch of red pepper flakes adds a gentle kick if you want it, but the real star is how clean and bright the whole thing tastes. Pile them onto grain bowls, serve alongside grilled proteins, or eat them straight from the jar — no guilt, no guesswork.

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Ingredients

6 servings

For the brine

1 cup apple cider vinegar
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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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