Best Sweet And Sour Pickled Veggies Recipes

SWEET PICKLED GARDEN VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Using a glass bowl combine water, vinegar, sugar, sea salt, pickling spice, and peppercorns until well mixed.
• Wash and dry vegetables, than cut into florets. In another glass bowl place the vegetables and dill, then pour all the brine over them.
• Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 3 to 4 days before serving.

EASY PICKLED VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Place cauliflower, onions, cucumbers and peppers in a large bowl. In another large bowl, mix ice water and salt; pour over vegetables. Let stand 4 hours., Rinse vegetables and drain well. In a Dutch oven, bring sugar, vinegar, celery seed, turmeric and cloves to a boil. Add drained vegetable mixture; return to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until vegetables are heated through, 5 minutes., Pack hot vegetables and liquid into six hot 1-pint jars, leaving 1/2-in. Remove air bubbles and adjust headspace, if necessary, by adding hot liquid. Wipe rims. Center lids on jars; screw on bands until fingertip tight., Place jars into canner, ensuring that they are completely covered with water. Bring to a boil; process for 15 minutes. Remove jars and cool.

GIARDINIERA, SWEET AND/OR HOT (PICKLED VEGETABLES)

Steps:

• Sweet: Combine all ingredients and refrigerate in a clean, tightly closed glass jar for 2 days before serving.
• Hot: Combine the water, vinegar, and salt in a pan and boil for a minute or so.
• Pour the hot mixture over the vegetables leaving 1/4 inch head space and cover.
• Allow the hot peppers and vegetables to pickle in a cool place for 2 to 3 weeks before serving.

SWEET-AND-SOUR QUICK PICKLES

Steps:

• Stuff the cucumbers and dill into a 1-quart glass or plastic jar with a tight-fitting lid.
• In another 1-quart jar, combine the vinegar, water, sugar, salt and mustard. Close the jar and shake vigorously until the sugar and salt dissolve. Pour over the cucumbers, cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours (preferably overnight) or up to 1 month.

SWEET AND SOUR ZUCCHINI PICKLES

Steps:

• Place zucchini and onion in a large nonreactive bowl. Sprinkle with salt and toss to coat. Add water to cover; let stand at room temperature 2 hours. Drain; rinse and drain thoroughly., In a 6-qt. stockpot, combine remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve sugar. Reduce heat; simmer 5 minutes to allow flavors to blend. Add zucchini mixture; return to a boil, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 4-5 minutes or until heated through., Carefully ladle hot mixture into six hot 1-pint jars, leaving 1/2-in. headspace. Remove air bubbles and, if necessary, adjust headspace by adding hot pickling liquid. Wipe rims. Center lids on jars; screw on bands until fingertip tight., Place jars into canner with simmering water, ensuring that they are completely covered with water. Bring to a boil; process for 10 minutes. Remove jars and cool.

SWEET AND SOUR PICKLES

Steps:

• Bring vinegar, brown sugar, cloves, star anise, salt, mustard powder, mustard seeds, peppercorns, and 2 cups water to a boil in a medium pot over high heat, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer 10 minutes.
• Place squash in a heatproof resealable container or jar (divide among several containers if necessary). Pour hot brining liquid over squash. Let cool to room temperature, then cover and chill at least 2 hours before serving.

SWEET AND SOUR PICKLED VEGGIES

Steps:

• 1. Place the vegetable into 3 quart jars.
• 2. In a saucepan combine the remaining ingredients. Cook just until the sugar has dissolved. Pour over vegetables and place on the lids.
• 3. Leave sit at least 4 hours. Turning the jars over every half hour. Store in fridge. The next day drain and place the veggies in a container covered in the fridge. Don't leave them in the brine to long because the longer they are in the brine the stronger they become.