Wheat Free Quick Pickled Cauliflower
Tangy, golden, and just a little bit funky in the best way, this quick-pickled cauliflower is the kind of condiment that makes everything on your plate taste more exciting. The brine comes together fast on the stovetop — apple cider vinegar, garlic, mustard seeds, turmeric, and a hit of black pepper — and the florets are ready to eat in under an hour. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of wheat, so there's no label-scanning or substitution stress involved; it's just clean, simple pickling. The turmeric gives the cauliflower a gorgeous golden hue while the optional red pepper flakes add a gentle kick that keeps you reaching back into the jar. Fresh dill stirred in right before serving brightens the whole thing up and adds a pop of herby freshness. Pile it onto grain bowls, tuck it into tacos, or serve it alongside grilled proteins as a punchy, crunchy counterpoint. Once you have a jar of this in the fridge, you'll wonder how you ever ate without it.
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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)
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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