Carrageenan 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, and a bold lineup of turmeric, fresh ginger, and black pepper — all real, whole ingredients with zero additives or stabilizers to worry about. That matters more than it sounds, because many store-bought pickles and brined products sneak in thickening agents that people avoiding carrageenan have to constantly watch for on labels. Here, you control every single thing that goes into the jar. Cucumber rounds, carrot coins, cauliflower florets, radishes, and sliced garlic all soak up that golden, spiced brine beautifully, turning into something far more exciting than a basic pickle. After just 45 minutes at room temperature, they're ready to eat — crisp, punchy, and just a little warming from the ginger and pepper. Pile them onto grain bowls, serve them alongside grilled proteins, or snack straight from the jar.
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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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