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Quick Pickle Brine for Cucumbers + Veggies
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Quick Pickle Brine for Cucumbers & Veggies

Easy quick pickled cucumbers or vegetables of your choice! Add in your favorite flavor combos and you've got an easy tangy snack, topping or side!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Cooling/Pickling Time30 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Condiment/Topping, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free, Vegan
Keyword: 30 min or less, clean eating, condiment, dairy free, dinner, easy, fast, gluten free, healthy, one pan, quick, side, snack, veggie

Equipment

  • glass jar or container
  • medium saucepan

Ingredients

For the Brine:

  • 1 cup white vinegar
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tbl. fine sea salt or kosher salt

Veggies

  • 1 cucumber
  • 1/4 cup white onion

Optional Veggies/Substitutions

  • red onions
  • jalapeños
  • zucchini
  • carrot
  • cauliflower
  • radishes

Optional Flavor Additions:

  • garlic
  • 1 tsp peppercorns
  • ¼ tsp. red pepper flakes
  • 1 tbsp. fresh ginger

Method

  • In a medium pot over medium high heat, add all the ingredients for the brine. Warm until the salt & sugar have dissolved. It does not need to boil.
  • Remove from heat. Let cool for 15 minutes.
  • Slice up cucumbers & onion (or whatever produce you are including) and layer in a jar. Add a smashed clove of garlic and a few peppercorns.
  • Pour the pickling liquid over the vegetables, making sure liquid covers them all. Voila!
  • Store in fridge for up to 2 months but I doubt it will last that long.

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