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Quick Refrigerator Pickles (Base Recipe)

Ingredients
  • Brine Base (for ~1 pint jar)
  • 3/4 cup white vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 1 Tbsp sugar
  • 2 tsp kosher salt
  • Optional: pinch of turmeric for color
  • Flavor Variations:
  • Spicy Garlic Dill (Classic)
  • 2 garlic cloves, smashed
  • 1 tsp black peppercorns
  • 1/2 tsp mustard seeds
  • A few sprigs of fresh dill
  • Optional: chili flakes or sliced jalapeño
  • Sweet & Tangy:
  • 2 Tbsp or 3Tbsp sugar in brine
  • 1/2 tsp celery seed
  • Sliced shallot
  • Optional: cinnamon stick or a few cloves
  • Asian-Style Quick Pickles:
  • Use rice vinegar
  • 1 1 Add tsp sesame oil, 1 tsp soy sauce
  • Add fresh ginger, garlic, red chili flakes
  • Great with cucumbers, daikon, or carrots
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  • Pickling Targets:
  • Cucumbers (sliced or spears)
  • Radishes (thin slices or quarters)
  • Red onion (rings — gorgeous and sweet-sharp)
  • Green beans, okra, or snap peas (briefly blanch first)
  • Zucchini or carrots (slice thin for speed)
Instructions
  1. 1
    Brine Base:Bring to a simmer to dissolve salt/sugar, then cool slightly.
Note

How to Use:
Toss into tacos, sandwiches, cheese boards, or just eat straight from the jar
Use leftover brine to quick-marinate thin-sliced onions or even hard-boiled eggs!

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