Pickled Refrigerator Veggies

These pickled veggies make a flavor-packed snack – and they last up to three months in the refrigerator.



YIELD

2 quarts

PREP TIME

45 min

Ingredients

  • 2
    cups thick-sliced or baby cucumbers
  • 1 ½
    cups carrots, cut into sticks or rounds
  • 2
    cups separated/cut small cauliflower florets
  • 1 ½
    cups red or orange bell peppers, cut into chunks
  • 1
    tablespoon Lunds & Byerlys Coriander Seeds
  • 2
    tablespoons Lunds & Byerlys Yellow Mustard Seeds
  • 2
    tablespoons Lunds & Byerlys Whole Peppercorns
  • 2
    serrano peppers (optional)
  • 6
    cloves garlic, separated and paper removed
  • 18
    sprigs fresh dill
  • 4
    tablespoons Lunds & Byerlys Honey
  • 2
    tablespoons Lunds & Byerlys Sea Salt
  • 2
    cups white wine vinegar
  • 2
    cups water

Directions

  1. 1

    Wash 2 (1-quart) or 4 (1-pint) mason jars and lids in hot, soapy water; rinse and let air dry.

  2. 2

    Mix cut veggies in one bowl. Mix all dry spices in another small bowl.

  3. 3

    Split serrano peppers in half, so you have 4 pieces total.

  4. 4

    Tightly pack the cut vegetables into the two mason jars.

  5. 5

    Divide the mixed spices, serrano peppers, garlic and dill between the two jars, layering them with the veggies in such a way that they are evenly spread out among the jars.

  6. 6

    In a medium saucepan, heat honey, salt, vinegar and water to create a brine.

  7. 7

    Once boiling, pour the brine mixture into the jars (this works well in the sink).

  8. 8

    Place the lids on the jars and screw on the rings until they are tight. Let cool on the counter on a protective towel for a few hours and then transfer to the refrigerator. Leave 24 hours before tasting.