“Abundance is not something we acquire. It is something we tune into.”
– Wayne Dyer

I love a good mindset shift – an idea that only requires you to think differently about a problem or something you want, that unlocks your potential in an instant – even if true change takes time. I also love pickles.

That’s what makes this quote from Wayne Dyer perfectly pertinent to quick pickling. Contrary to popular belief, pickling isn’t just for cucumbers! You can turn many vegetables from the spring garden into crisp, tangy snacks such as turnips and radishes. Quick pickles make a fun addition to salads, sandwiches, tacos, and more.

Unlike traditional canning, quick pickles are as fast and easy to make as boiling water and pouring it over a few ingredients in a glass jar. For best results, use the freshest vegetables. Keep reading to learn what herbs and spices you can add to enhance your veggies’ flavor! Soon you’ll have delicious snacks to share with friends and family.

Quick Pickle Recipe

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Unlike traditional canning, quick pickles are as fast and easy to make as boiling water and pouring it over a few ingredients in a glass jar.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 0 minutes mins

Resting Time 1 day d

Total Time 1 day d 10 minutes mins

Course Side Dish, Snack

Equipment

• 1 quart mason jar (or any heat-proof container that you can pour boiling water into)

Ingredients

  

Pickling Ingredients

• 1 pound fresh vegetables (sliced)
• 2 cloves garlic (smashed)
• 2 tsp whole peppercorns (you can also use coriander and/or mustard seeds)
• 1-2 sprigs fresh herbs (e.g. thyme, dill, and or/rosemary)

Brine Ingredients

• 1 cup vinegar (white, apple cider, or rice vinegar)
• 1 cup water
• 1 Tbsp kosher salt
• 1 Tbsp sugar

Instructions

 

• Wash jar(s) with soap and hot water and let dry.
• Thinly slice fresh vegetables into bite-sized pieces. Smash 2 cloves of garlic with the flat side of a knife, or the clean heel of your hand.
• Pack vegetables, garlic, spices, and herbs into a mason jar, leaving at least 1/2” of "breathing room" at the top.
• Put the brine ingredients in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir to dissolve ingredients, and bring to a boil.
• Pour the hot brine into the jar(s), still leaving at least 1/2” room at the top.
• Tap the side of the jar(s) to remove any air bubbles.
• Let the jar(s) cool to room temperature before refrigerating. Wait 24-48 hours before eating for the best flavor.

Notes

Depending on how carefully these quick pickles are prepared and stored, they may last up to 2 months in the refrigerator. They are not fully preserved, however, and so they cannot be stored unrefrigerated or stored indefinitely.