BHA & BHT Free Quick Pickled Cauliflower
Tangy, golden, and just a little spicy if you want it to be, this pickled cauliflower is the kind of condiment that makes everything on the plate more exciting. The brine comes together with apple cider vinegar, warm mustard seeds, black peppercorns, and a hit of turmeric that gives the florets that gorgeous yellow hue. Every ingredient here is straightforward and whole — no preservatives, no synthetic additives, just real pantry staples doing all the heavy lifting. That matters a lot when store-bought pickled vegetables so often sneak in artificial stabilizers or preservatives like BHA and BHT to extend shelf life. Making it yourself means you know exactly what went into the jar. The cauliflower stays satisfyingly crisp after a quick chill, and a handful of fresh dill stirred in at the end adds a bright, herby finish. Pile it onto grain bowls, serve it alongside grilled proteins, or snack on it straight from the jar — it's that good.
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6 servings
- 1 small head cauliflower (about 1 lb), cut into small florets
- 1 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 cup water
- 1 ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp mustard seeds
- ½ tsp black peppercorns
- ½ tsp ground turmeric
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp fresh dill, roughly chopped (optional)
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Instructions
- 1
Pack the cauliflower florets and sliced garlic tightly into a clean 1-quart jar or airtight container.
- 2
Combine the apple cider vinegar, water, salt, mustard seeds, black peppercorns, turmeric, and red pepper flakes (if using) in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, stirring until the salt dissolves. Bring to a full boil.
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