Emulsifier Free Paleo Quick-Pickled Vegetables
Tangy, crunchy, and loaded with bright color, these quick-pickled vegetables are the kind of fridge staple that makes every meal feel a little more exciting. The brine is built from apple cider vinegar, water, sea salt, and a touch of honey — nothing processed, nothing mysterious, just clean pantry ingredients that come together in minutes. Cucumber rounds, carrot coins, and radish slices soak up the peppercorn-spiked brine alongside fresh dill and garlic, creating a punchy, aromatic bite that pairs beautifully with grilled meats, grain bowls, or even just eaten straight from the jar. Store-bought pickles are notorious for sneaking in additives and stabilizers that have no business being in a simple brine, so making your own puts you completely in control of what goes in. The whole process is refreshingly low-effort — a quick simmer, a snug pack into a jar, and about thirty minutes in the fridge is all it takes before they're ready to eat. That satisfying crunch stays intact because the vegetables are never cooked, just kissed by warm brine and chilled. Keep a jar on hand 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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