Celery Free Quick Pickled Vegetables with Turmeric & Ginger
These vibrant pickled vegetables are a punchy, colorful condiment that can transform a simple meal into something genuinely exciting. The golden brine gets its warm, earthy depth from ground turmeric and freshly grated ginger, while a splash of apple cider vinegar and a touch of honey keep things bright and balanced. Cucumber rounds, carrot coins, cauliflower florets, radishes, and sliced garlic all bring their own texture to the jar, so every bite is a little different. The whole lineup is naturally free from celery and celery-derived ingredients — no hidden stalks, seeds, or celeriac lurking in the brine — which can be a real relief when store-bought pickles so often sneak in celery seed for flavor. Everything comes together in one saucepan with a quick simmer, and the vegetables only need about 45 minutes at room temperature before they're lightly pickled and ready to eat. Keep a jar in the fridge and you'll find yourself reaching for it on grain bowls, tacos, sandwiches, and cheese boards all week long.
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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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