Pickled Cauliflower
A crispy explosion of flavor, this pickled cauliflower is perfect for snacking or adding crunch to meals.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 1440 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Pickling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 head of cauliflower, cut into florets
- 1 cup white vinegar
- 1 cup water
- 2 cloves garlic, smashed
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon dill seeds
- 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
Instructions
- Prepare the brine: In a pot, combine vinegar, water, garlic, salt, sugar, red pepper flakes, dill seeds, and mustard seeds. Bring to a boil and stir until salt and sugar are dissolved.
- Pack the cauliflower: Place the cauliflower florets in a sterilized jar and gently pack them in.
- Pour the hot brine over the cauliflower, ensuring florets are fully submerged.
- Cool down: Let the mixture cool to room temperature, then seal the jar and refrigerate.
- Allow to pickle for at least 24 hours before enjoying.
Notes
Best served crisp and cold. Store in a sealed jar and enjoy within two weeks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 35
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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