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A quick and easy recipe to make tangy, crunchy pickled vegetables using carrots, radish, cucumber, and red onion in a simple vinegar-based brine.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup vinegar (white or apple cider)
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/2 cup shredded carrots
  • 1/2 cup shredded radish
  • 1/3 English cucumber (cut into matchsticks)
  • 1/2 red onion (thinly sliced)
  • 1 clove garlic (minced)
  • 1 tablespoon chopped green onion
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar (optional)
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano

Instructions

  1. Wash and dry a medium-large mason jar.
  2. Shred carrots and radishes; cut cucumber into matchsticks; thinly slice red onion; mince garlic; chop green onion.
  3. Combine 1 cup vinegar and 1/2 cup water in a medium saucepan and heat over medium until it comes to a boil.
  4. Stir in chopped green onion, minced garlic, 1/2 teaspoon sea salt, 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano, and 1/2 teaspoon sugar (optional) until dissolved; remove from heat.
  5. Let the brine cool for about 5–10 minutes until warm but not hot.
  6. Pack the sliced vegetables into the cleaned mason jar.
  7. Pour the warm brine over the vegetables, ensuring they are completely covered.
  8. Allow the jar to cool to room temperature.
  9. Seal the jar tightly.
  10. Gently shake the sealed jar to mix the flavors, then place it in the refrigerator.
  11. Let the pickles marinate for at least 24 hours for best flavor, though they can be eaten right away.

Notes

Pick fresh veggies for crisp texture., Adjust vinegar, salt, and sugar to taste., Cool brine before pouring to prevent sogginess., Use a clean, airtight mason jar for freshness., Shake jar gently after sealing to mix flavors., Pickles keep for up to 2 weeks refrigerated., Freezing is not recommended as it makes veggies mushy., Serve cold for best taste; warming is not advised but can be gently heated on low if desired., Customize with additional spices like mustard seeds, chili flakes, or peppercorns., Vegetables can be swapped or added to taste, such as bell peppers, cauliflower, or green beans.

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