American
How to Make Pickled Vegetables
A detailed guide on how to make the perfect pickled vegetables.
- Prep time
- 20 min
- Cook time
- 10 min
- Yield
- 6 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 3 large carrots (julienned)
- 1 red onion (thinly sliced)
- ½ daikon (julienned)
- 4 cups water
- 4 cups vinegar
- 2 tbsp sugar (optional)
- 2 tsp salt (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine all the ingredients for the pickling liquid in a pan. Heat to a boil and lower to a simmer. Simmer for 1-2 minutes.
- 2
Remove the liquid from the heat and cool to room temperature (~30 minutes). Taste and adjust to your tastes.
- 3
While the liquid is cooling, cut your vegetables and place them in a glass jar.
- 4
Pour the liquid over the vegetables, ensuring they are completely submerged.
- 5
Cover the jars and place in the fridge for a few hours up to 3 months.