Yield: 4-6 servings | Time: 45 minutes (plus more to chill)

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Ingredients: 

Choose Your Veggies – 1 pound

  • Carrots
  • Cucumbers
  • Green beans
  • Cherry tomatoes
  • Okra
  • Asparagus
  • Onions
  • Cauliflower
  • Jalapeños
  • Roasted beets
  • Add Your Herbs – 2 Tbsp
  • Dill
  • Thyme
  • Tarragon
  • Fennel
  • Add Some Spices – 2 tsp
  • Peppercorns
  • Mustard seed
  • Coriander
  • Clove
  • Turmeric
  • Celery seeds
  • Cayenne
  • Make the Brine
  • 1 cup vinegar
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 Tbsp salt
  • 2 cloves garlic, grated (optional)
  • 1 Tbsp sugar (optional)

 

Instructions:

  1. Wash two wide-mouth pint jars with lids and rings.
  2. Wash your vegetables and slice or trim them to fit the jars.
  3. Divide herbs and spices between the jars. Pack in the vegetables.
  4. In a small saucepan, combine vinegar, water, salt, grated garlic and sugar (if using). Heat until the salt and sugar dissolve.
  5. Pour hot brine into the jars, leaving about ½ inch of space at the top.
  6. Use a clean utensil (like a fork or chopstick) to gently press the vegetables down and release air bubbles.
  7. Seal the jars with lids and rings.
  8. Let cool to room temperature, then refrigerate.

 

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