Pickled Cauliflower
A simple and flavorful recipe for homemade pickled cauliflower, perfect as a tangy snack or a vibrant addition to meals.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 1445 minutes
- Yield: 1 quart 1x
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Pickling
- Cuisine: Preservation
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 head cauliflower, cut into florets
- 2 cups white vinegar
- 1 cup water
- 4 cloves garlic, peeled
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
- 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Fresh herbs (e.g., dill or thyme)
Instructions
- Measure and combine the brine: In a saucepan, combine the vinegar, water, sugar, and salt. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring until everything is dissolved.
- Prepare the flavor base: In a clean jar, place the garlic cloves, black peppercorns, mustard seeds, red pepper flakes, and fresh herbs.
- Pack the cauliflower into the jar, creating an even layer.
- Pour in the hot brine: Once the brine has boiled, pour it hot over the cauliflower, making sure every piece is submerged.
- Cool and refrigerate: Let the jar cool to room temperature, then seal it tightly and refrigerate for at least 24 hours.
Notes
For a stronger flavor, let the pickled cauliflower chill for a week before serving. Feel free to customize with different vegetables or spices.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 30
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg