Category: Food and Recipes

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: About 2 pints (16 servings) Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 35 minutes + 24 hours pickling time Quick Ingredients 2 lb pearl onions (white or mixed colors) Ice and water for ice bath 2 cups white wine vinegar (5% acidity) 1 cup water 1/4 cup…

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings (about 3 cups) Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 5 minutes Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes (includes chilling) Quick Ingredients 2 cans (15 oz / 425 g each) chickpeas, drained and rinsed 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced 1–2 fresh red chilies, thinly sliced 3 tbsp chopped fresh…

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: About 2 pints (16 servings as a condiment) Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 5 minutes Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes (including chilling; best after 24 hours) Quick Ingredients 2 lb seedless grapes (red, green, or a mix) 1 cup white wine vinegar 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar 1…

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 16 servings (about 1 pint; 1 tablespoon per serving) Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 5 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes (plus 2–24 hours chilling) Quick Ingredients 8 oz (225 g) fresh horseradish root, peeled and thinly sliced or matchsticked 1 small carrot, cut into matchsticks (optional, for color) 2…

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: About 8 servings (2 cups total, 1/4 cup per serving) Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 5 minutes Total Time: 20 minutes (plus 12–24 hours for pickling) Quick Ingredients 2 heaping cups peeled, thinly sliced broccoli stems (from 2–3 broccoli bunches) 3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced 1 fresh red chili…

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: About 4 cups (8 servings as a condiment) Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 35 minutes (plus 24 hours pickling time) Quick Ingredients 4 cups (about 600 g) peeled, seeded pumpkin, cut in 1.25 cm / 1/2 inch cubes 1.5 cups (360 ml) apple cider vinegar,…

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: About 1.5 quarts (8 servings, 1/2 cup each) Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 5 minutes Total Time: 25 minutes (plus 3–5 days pickling time) Quick Ingredients 2 lb (900 g) turnips, peeled and cut into sticks 1 small beet, peeled and sliced into wedges 4 large garlic cloves, halved…

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: About 8 servings (2 x 1-quart jars) Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 12 hours 40 minutes (including chilling) Quick Ingredients 8 small firm pears (about 3 lb), peeled, halved, cored 3 cups water 2 1/2 cups apple cider vinegar (5% acidity) 1 1/2 cups granulated…

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 pint jars (about 32 servings of 3–4 spears each) Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 35 minutes (plus 24 hours pickling time) Quick Ingredients 3 lb fresh asparagus, medium-thick spears, trimmed to jar height 3 cups water 3 cups distilled white vinegar (5% acidity) 3…

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: About 8 servings (around 3 cups) Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 5 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes (including chilling) Quick Ingredients 3 cups corn kernels (fresh or frozen, thawed) 2 jalapeños, thinly sliced (seeds in for more heat) 1/2 small red onion, very thinly sliced 2 small garlic cloves,…