Easy Homemade Refrigerator Pickled Vegetables for Autumn
Introduction
Easy Homemade Refrigerator Pickled Vegetables for Autumn are a vibrant, tangy, and satisfying way to preserve the crispness of your fall harvest. With no canning required, these quick pickles are perfect for anyone craving a burst of seasonal flavor with minimal fuss. They’re ideal for snacking, adding to salads, or serving as an eye-catching side dish at holiday gatherings.
A Flavor-Packed Solution for Crisp Autumn Produce
This pickling recipe celebrates the abundance of autumn vegetables—think cauliflower, carrots, radishes, and more—delivering bright flavors with less than 30 minutes of hands-on time. The simple method highlights the natural sweetness of fall veggies while infusing them with aromatic spices and tangy vinegar for a snack or side that everyone will love.
The Secret to Quick, Flavorful Pickling
The beauty of refrigerator pickling lies in the blend of ease and customization. A heated brine of vinegar, sugar, salt, and spices quickly infuses flavor, while your choice of vegetables remains crisp and fresh. The whole process bypasses the need for canning, making these pickles safe and ready in just a day or two.
How to Assemble Your Autumn Pickled Vegetable Medley
Cut your favorite autumn vegetables into bite-sized pieces and layer them into clean jars with slices of garlic, perhaps a sprig of dill, and your preferred spices. Pour the cooled brine over the veggies, seal, and refrigerate. After 24 to 48 hours, your vegetables will be perfectly tangy and still retain their crunch.
Serving Suggestions for Your Autumn Refrigerator Pickled Vegetables
Enjoy these pickles as a zesty snack, tuck them into grain bowls for added brightness, or set them out as a striking appetizer for fall entertaining. They also make excellent toppers for sandwiches and burgers, delivering a punch of flavor and color to your meals.
Nutritional Information and Serving Size
This recipe yields about four pint jars of pickled vegetables. Each serving (approximately ½ cup) is low in calories—about 30 to 40 calories—while being high in fiber, making it a healthful addition to any meal.
Easy Refrigerator Pickled Vegetables (Recap)
Refrigerator pickles offer a fast, safe, and delicious way to preserve and enjoy the best of autumn’s produce. Their bright flavors and satisfying crunch make them a hit for gatherings or easy meal prepping all season long.
Ingredients
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Instructions
- Prepare four clean pint jars (or other containers with lids). Divide the cut vegetables, garlic slices, and optional herbs evenly between the jars.
- In a saucepan, combine vinegar, water, sugar, salt, peppercorns, mustard seeds, and red pepper flakes if using. Bring to a boil, stirring until sugar and salt dissolve.
- Remove the brine from heat and let it cool for about 10 minutes.
- Pour the warm brine over the vegetables in each jar, covering completely. Tap jars gently to remove air bubbles and top off with more brine if needed.
- Seal jars and allow them to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate. Let pickles sit for at least 24 to 48 hours for best flavor before eating.
- Refrigerator pickles will keep well in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
Weekly Meal Planning
This pickling recipe is fantastic for weekly meal prep and planning. Save and schedule this recipe to plan which days to make it and instantly generate shopping lists that consolidate ingredients across all your planned meals.
Planning Benefits:
- Automatically calculates total quantities across multiple recipes
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- Keeps weekly meal prepping efficient and stress-free
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Cook and Prep Times
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes (plus 24-48 hours refrigerator pickling time)
