Summer is here, and with it comes an abundance of fresh, juicy vegetables. But what do you do when you have more veggies than you can handle? Pickling is the answer! Pickling is a great way to preserve summer vegetables and add a tangy, crunchy snack to your pantry. In this post, we’ll show you how to make delicious pickled summer vegetables using a variety of colorful veggies
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Sour, Sweet, and Crunchy: The Ultimate Guide to Pickling Summer Vegetables
Pickling summer vegetables is a great way to preserve the flavors and textures of the season. With this simple recipe, you can enjoy delicious pickled summer vegetables all year round.
Equipment
- Large bowl
- Colander
- Saucepan
- Glass jars with lids and bands (for storing pickles)
- Canning funnel (optional)
- Cutting board
- Knife
- Measuring cups and spoons
Ingredients
- – 1 cup 250ml water
- – 1 cup 250ml white vinegar
- – 1/2 cup 125ml granulated sugar
- – 1/4 cup 60g kosher salt
- – 2 tbsp 30g pickling spice
- – 1 tsp 5g whole black peppercorns
- – 4-6 cups mixed summer vegetables such as:
- – Sliced cucumbers
- – Cherry tomatoes halved
- – Sliced bell peppers
- – Sliced carrots
- – Sliced zucchini
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine water, vinegar, sugar, salt, pickling spice, and black peppercorns. Stir until sugar and salt are dissolved.
- Pack the mixed summer vegetables into the glass jars, leaving about 1/2 inch (1cm) of headspace.
- Pour the pickling liquid over the vegetables, making sure that all the vegetables are covered.
- Seal the jars with lids and bands, and store them in the refrigerator.
- Allow the pickles to chill in the refrigerator for at least 24 hours before serving.
Notes
– Use a variety of colorful summer vegetables to make the pickles visually appealing.
– Adjust the amount of pickling spice and black peppercorns to taste.
– For a spicy kick, add a few slices of fresh jalapeño or serrano peppers to the pickling liquid.
– Pickled summer vegetables are perfect for snacking, adding to sandwiches, or using as a topping for salads.
– Adjust the amount of pickling spice and black peppercorns to taste.
– For a spicy kick, add a few slices of fresh jalapeño or serrano peppers to the pickling liquid.
– Pickled summer vegetables are perfect for snacking, adding to sandwiches, or using as a topping for salads.