Whole 30 Quick Pickled Cauliflower
Tangy, crunchy, and loaded with bold flavor, this pickled cauliflower is the kind of condiment that makes everything on your plate more exciting. The brine is built from apple cider vinegar, warm spices like mustard seeds and turmeric, and a hit of garlic — all completely compliant and free from any added sugars or off-limits preservatives you'd find lurking in store-bought versions. That's the beauty of making it yourself: you know exactly what's in the jar. The hot brine method means you don't have to wait days to dig in — just 30 minutes in the fridge and the florets are lightly pickled but still satisfyingly crisp. Pile it on top of grilled protein, tuck it alongside eggs, or snack on it straight from the jar when you need something bright and acidic to cut through richer flavors. A little fresh dill stirred in right before serving takes the whole thing to another level.
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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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