Side · Snack

Quick Pickled Radishes

Bright pink, crunchy radish slices in a tangy brine for tacos, bowls and sandwiches.

⏱ 1 hr 15 min (10 min prep, 5 min cooking, 1 hr waiting) 🍽 Serves 6 · about 1/4 cup make aheadbudget vegetarianvegangluten freedairy free
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None of the nine major allergens are in the usual versions of these ingredients. Check labels anyway; brands differ.

Ingredients

Make 6 servings
  • Pickles

  • 12 oz Radishes, thinly sliced
  • 1 clove Garlic, smashed
  • Brine

  • ½ cup White vinegar
  • ½ cup Water
  • 2 tbsp Granulated sugar
  • 1½ tsp Table salt
  • 1 Jalapeño pepper, sliced (optional)

Nutrition

Nutrition coming: the USDA numbers for these ingredients are being added.

Steps

You’ll need: small saucepan, clean 1-pint glass jar with lid.

  1. Pack the radishes, garlic and jalapeño if using into the jar.
  2. Bring the vinegar, water, sugar and salt to a boil in a small saucepan, stirring until dissolved.
  3. Pour the hot brine over the radishes. Cool, then cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour. They turn pink overnight.
Make aheadThese are refrigerator pickles, not canned. Keep them covered in the fridge and eat within 2 weeks; they soften over time.
↺ LeftoversPile on tacos, burgers, grain bowls and avocado toast.
🧒 With kidsKids can pack the slices into the jar and watch them change color.

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Good to know

An original Teddy Rook Book recipe. Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central and changes with brands and portions.

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