If you have been on the lookout for the easiest pickling recipe, then you'll want to check this out. According to
Epicurious, it takes just a few ingredients to pickle virtually anything. All you need is vinegar, sugar and salt — and whatever spices you like, such as mustard seeds and peppercorns. Don't forget the vegetable you want to pickle!
If you've never pickled before, here is a simple guide to get you started:
Equal parts vinegar to water, quarter salt to sugar. The rest is all about you and your taste preferences. You can also follow the detailed recipe from Epicurious
here.
Once you've gathered your ingredients, boil the contents and pour it over the vegetable of your choice. Seal in a jar and wait at least two hours before serving. If you plan to store the food, know that this method will only keep foods fresh for three weeks.
ChowHound indicates that you should feel inspired to try out different spices like chili or dill seed to get the taste you love the most.
Quick Tips for PicklingIf you want to get the most out of your pickling experience, you should heed the advice of the experts. Here are a few quick tips that you should remember to make sure your recipe hits the spot.
Watch the vinegarAccording to
Bon Appetit, too much vinegar can make foods taste too sharp. Instead, make sure that you mix in enough water to take the edge off. You'll want about equal parts of both.
Choose vegetables wiselyAnother good tip is that you should pay attention to the type of vegetables that you use. Some should be boiled first, while others are already soft enough. You should boil harder foods like okra and carrots, but avoid doing this for softer foods like squash and zucchini.
Pickle separatelyWhile it may be tempting to pickle a number of vegetables together, keep in mind that the brining process differs for each food. To avoid ruining your recipe, stick with pickling each item separately.
Choose the right vinegarAccording to
Epicurious, you need to keep in mind the vinegar that you use. While apple cider vinegar is go-to choice for many, white vinegar is a more straightforward choice and isn't as sweet.
What a great option for preserving an overload of vegetables from the garden. Ready to give it a try? Share with your friends.
