High Fructose Corn Syrup Free Quick Pickled Vegetables with Turmeric & Ginger
These vibrant pickled vegetables are a crunchy, tangy, golden-hued condiment that makes everything from grain bowls to grilled proteins taste more alive. The brine gets its warmth from freshly grated ginger and ground turmeric, with a gentle kick of black pepper and optional red pepper flakes rounding things out beautifully. Most store-bought pickles and condiments sneak in high fructose corn syrup as a sweetener, but this recipe uses honey instead, so you know exactly what's going into the jar. Apple cider vinegar brings that classic pickle punch while the honey keeps the brine balanced without any processed sweeteners in sight. Cucumber, carrots, cauliflower, radishes, and garlic all get packed into mason jars and submerged in the warm brine, soaking up flavor quickly at room temperature before heading into the fridge. The whole process is straightforward and deeply satisfying, and the result is a colorful, fridge-ready staple you'll want to pile onto just about everything.
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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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