BHA & BHT Free Quick Pickled Vegetables with Turmeric & Ginger
Bright, tangy, and loaded with color, these quick pickled vegetables are the kind of jar you'll want to keep stocked in your fridge at all times. The brine is built from apple cider vinegar, honey, fresh ginger, and ground turmeric — every single ingredient is whole and recognizable, with zero synthetic preservatives in sight. That matters more than it might seem, because BHA and BHT are common additives in commercial pickles and jarred condiments, often hiding in plain sight on ingredient labels. Making your own brine from scratch sidesteps all of that completely. The turmeric gives the vegetables a gorgeous golden hue while the ginger and black pepper add a gentle warmth that keeps each bite interesting. Cucumber, carrot, cauliflower, radish, and garlic all come together in one jar, so you get a satisfying mix of textures — crisp, tender, and snappy all at once. Pile them onto grain bowls, tuck them into sandwiches, or serve them alongside grilled proteins for an easy, vibrant hit of acidity.
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6 servings
For the brine
- 1 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 cup water
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 ½ tsp fine sea salt
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- 1 tsp freshly grated ginger
- ½ tsp black pepper, freshly ground
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
For the vegetables
- 1 medium english cucumber, thinly sliced into rounds
- 2 medium carrots, peeled and cut into thin coins or matchsticks
- 1 cup cauliflower florets, cut into small bite-sized pieces
- 4 radishes, thinly sliced
- 3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the vegetables: slice the cucumber into thin rounds, cut the carrots into thin coins or matchsticks, break the cauliflower into small bite-sized florets, thinly slice the radishes, and thinly slice the garlic. Pack the vegetables snugly into two clean pint-sized mason jars (or one quart jar), distributing them evenly.
- 2
Combine the apple cider vinegar, water, honey, sea salt, turmeric, grated ginger, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using) in a medium saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring until the honey and salt are fully dissolved, about 3–4 minutes.
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