High Fructose Corn Syrup Free Quick Pickled Cauliflower
Tangy, golden, and loaded with bold spice, this pickled cauliflower is the kind of condiment that makes everything on your plate more exciting. The brine comes together with apple cider vinegar, mustard seeds, black peppercorns, and turmeric — real pantry staples with no sweeteners or additives hiding in the mix. That matters more than you might think, because store-bought pickled vegetables often sneak in sweetening agents that have no business being there. Here, the only flavor-builders are whole spices, garlic, and a splash of heat from optional red pepper flakes. The cauliflower stays crisp and bright, soaking up that aromatic brine in as little as 30 minutes in the fridge. A handful of fresh dill stirred in just before serving takes it from great to genuinely craveable. Pile it onto grain bowls, tuck it into sandwiches, or eat it straight from the jar — no judgment.
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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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