SPICY PICKLED CAULIFLOWER

Spicy Pickled Cauliflower image

Provided by lutzflcat

Time P2DT45m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups water
1 cup seasoned rice vinegar (such as Nakano®)
¼ cup white sugar
2 tablespoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 (2 pound) cauliflower, cut into florets
1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
9 small Thai chile peppers, tops trimmed
6 cloves garlic, peeled
2 teaspoons whole black peppercorns

Steps:

Combine water, rice vinegar, sugar, salt, and turmeric in a saucepan. Simmer over low heat until sugar and salt have dissolved, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
Place cauliflower florets in a bowl, toss with kosher salt, and set aside for about 30 minutes.
Rinse cauliflower and evenly distribute cauliflower florets, chile peppers, garlic cloves, and black peppercorns among 3 pint-sized jars, pressing down so it's tightly packed. Pour brine into the jars, covering the cauliflower.
Place the lids on the jars, move them to the refrigerator, and marinate for 2 to 3 days before serving. Flavor will be at its peak in about 1 week.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 47 calories, Carbohydrate 11 g, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 2.1 g, Sodium 1225.8 mg, Sugar 7.1 g