Quick Pickles - Herb, Cauliflower & Onion
 
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Pickles are all about presentation so choose what will look best peeking through the glass. Cutting counts here too so sharpen your knives and take the time to get it right. This recipe makes enough for one pint so scale up accordingly.
Recipe type: Snacks
Occasion: Celebrations & Gatherings
Serves: 1 pint
Ingredients
  • 3 springs of thyme
  • 2 cups small cauliflower florets
  • 1 large clove garlic, sliced
  • 1 small pinch red pepper flakes
  • ¼ teaspoon black peppercorns
  • ¼ cup sliced onion
  • For the brine:
  • ¾ cups white vinegar
  • ¼ cup water
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
  1. Measure dried spices into bottom of jar followed by garlic.
  2. Place thyme in jar so stems rise up the side.
  3. Add onions and then cauliflower using them to hold thyme in place and look gorgeous.
  4. Bring vinegar, water, sugar and salt to a boil in a small saucepan and remove from heat once everything has melted.
  5. Pour brine over vegetables leaving ½” headspace.
  6. Tap jar on table or run a chopstick around the edge to release trapped air bubbles.
  7. Cool to room temperature.
  8. Tighten lid and place in fridge overnight or longer (flavor deepens the longer they sit).
Recipe by Doorstep Dishes at https://www.doorstepdishes.com/quickpickles/