Description
A quick and easy recipe for making deliciously crunchy pickled radishes that can be enjoyed in salads, as a side, or on their own.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 bunch of radishes (about 10-12), washed and thinly sliced
- 1 cup of white vinegar
- 1 cup of water
- 1 tablespoon of sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons of salt
- 1 teaspoon of whole black peppercorns
- 1 teaspoon of mustard seeds
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 cloves of garlic, peeled and smashed
- Optional: a few sprigs of fresh dill or a pinch of red pepper flakes for added flavor
Instructions
- Start by cleaning the radishes: wash them thoroughly to remove any dirt and slice them thinly with a knife or mandoline for uniform slices.
- In a small saucepan, combine the white vinegar, water, sugar, and salt. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat, stirring until the sugar and salt dissolve completely.
- Remove the saucepan from heat and add the black peppercorns, mustard seeds, bay leaf, and garlic cloves to the hot brine.
- If you’re using dill or red pepper flakes, add them to the brine as well for an enhanced flavor.
- Arrange the sliced radishes in a clean glass jar or a heatproof container that can hold at least 2 cups of liquid.
- Pour the hot vinegar brine over the radishes, ensuring that the radishes are fully submerged in the liquid.
- Let the mixture cool to room temperature, then seal the jar or container with a tight-fitting lid.
- Place the jar in the refrigerator and allow the radishes to pickle for at least 24 hours before tasting, although they will develop even better flavor with 48 hours of pickling.
- The pickled radishes can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Notes
- For added flavor, let the radishes pickle for 48 hours before consuming.
- Ensure the jar is properly sealed to maximize shelf life.
- Experiment with different spices for a unique pickling experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Pickling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 25
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg