The Best Way to pickle vegetables
Hey there! Want to learn how to pickle vegetables? It's actually super easy and fun! Here's what you need to know:
What You'll Need:
- Clean glass jars with lids
- Your favorite vegetables (cucumbers, carrots, peppers, etc.)
- White vinegar
- Water
- Salt
- Sugar (optional)
- Spices (like peppercorns, dill, garlic)
Basic Steps:
- Wash your veggies really well
- Cut them into similar-sized pieces
- Mix equal parts vinegar and water
- Add 1 tablespoon of salt per cup of liquid
- Pack vegetables into clean jars
- Add your favorite spices
- Pour the liquid mixture over the vegetables
- Close the jars tightly
- Put them in the fridge
That's it! Your pickles will be ready to eat in about 24 hours, but they'll taste even better after 48 hours.
Pro Tip:
Keep your pickled veggies in the refrigerator. They'll stay good for about 2 months!
Sources:
Food Safety Guidelines
National Center for Home Food Preservation