Pickled vegetables

[Randomguy]

Have we ever talked about them here?

At the gf's place on Saturday, cheese pizza and salad was ordered, the daughter wanted this for dinner.

The salad was a basic looking thing, but no one wanted the veggies.  I said I would have them, and they were pickled (surprise) and kind of nice.   This made me recall a couple of times long ago when I had a sandwich or salad with pickled onions, and liked them, of course.

Anyway, the gf took the dog for a walk on Sunday morning and stopped at the farmers market and got some more for me, and now I think I am kind of hooked.

Where, other than farmers markets, can one find pickled vegetables?

[Razors Edge ★]

4 minutes ago, Randomguy said:

Where, other than farmers markets, can one find pickled vegetables?

In your kitchen.  Pickle them yourself when making a meal   We often pickle shallots or onions as part of a meal.

TJs sells some pickled veggies in jars.

[Randomguy]

6 minutes ago, Razors Edge said:

TJs sells some pickled veggies in jars.

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In what section?  I have not noticed them or run across them.

[donkpow]

You don't have a pickled vegetable store near you? 

8 million people and you get a decent pickle vegetable store. What's wrong with this country?

[jsharr ★]

When we go to Ali Baba's for Mediterrean cuisine, I like the plate of pickled veggies.

[Dirtyhip]

You are so handy in the kitchen, you should try making some.  I make those jalapeno carrots.  They are super good.  

All it takes is equal parts vinegar and water with some spices (dill, garlic, onion, hot pepper, peppercorns, mustard seed, oregano, etc.  Wash some mason jars and pack them tightly with veg. Bring the vinegar/water to a boil and pour it over the veg and seal.  I leave my pickled stuff for a few weeks in the fridge to get better flavor.  

 We love tamed jalapenos, pickled carrots, pickled beets, cucumbers ...  

[Razors Edge ★]

1 minute ago, jsharr said:

When we go to Ali Baba's for Mediterrean cuisine, I like the plate of pickled veggies.

When I go to a falafel place, they always have a wide range of pickled veggies as toppings.  They ask me which ones I like, and I look at them - perplexed - and say, "Uh, ALL of them. Isn't that normal?"  Really, who are the lunatics who don't get as many toppings as they can?

[jsharr ★]

Just now, Razors Edge said:

When I go to a falafel place, they always have a wide range of pickled veggies as toppings.  They ask me which ones I like, and I look at them - perplexed - and say, "Uh, ALL of them. Isn't that normal?"  Really, who are the lunatics who don't get as many toppings as they can?

I like the pickles and onions and beats and such.  I am not a tomato sort of guy, except when they are converted into things like salsa and ketchup and tomato paste for my chili, which does not contain any beans, pickled or otherwise.

[Ralphie ★]

Good antipastos have them. Yum!  

[ChrisL]

I make my own pickled cucumbers.  I do like them but don’t get them often.  They are in the same isle as the canned veggies in my LGS and not with the pickles.

I do have some pickled beets in my fridge now though. 

[Longjohn ★]

4 hours ago, Randomguy said:

Where, other than farmers markets, can one find pickled vegetables?

Grocery store

[Airehead ★]

Pickled beets and eggs. Now I want to make some. 
 

here is a good guide for pickling veggies. Try asparagus 
 

 

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INGREDIENTS

• Enough Fresh Raw Veggies to fill 2 Quart size mason Jars (about 5-6 cups)- cucumbers, beets, carrots, radishes, turnips, okra, green beans, asparagus, red onion, zucchini or summer squash, cauliflower florets, bell peppers, garlic scapes, fennel bulbs, rainbow chard stems
• 1 tablespoon coriander seeds
• 2 teaspoons fennel seeds
• 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
• 6– 10 cloves garlic- sliced thickly
• 1/2 an onion sliced (optional)
• few sprigs of fresh dill (optional) or other herbs
• Other optional additions- whole cloves, dill seeds, whole allspice, fresh ginger slices, fresh chilies or chili flakes, celery seeds, peppercorns, cumin seeds, star anise, other fresh herbs.

Pickling liquid:

• 2 cups vinegar- white vinegar, red wine, rice wine, apple cider (any of these, or a combination)
• 2 cups water
• 2 tablespoons kosher salt
• 4–6 tablespoons sugar (or sugar alternative- remember, the sugar is added to balance the vinegar flavor, remember you won’t actually be consuming this.)

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INSTRUCTIONS

1. Prep your veggies. Wash them well and slice, quarter, or cut into spears, or leave whole ( like with green beans, asparagus, okra etc)
2. Bring the water, vinegar, salt and sugar to a boil in a small pot, and in the meantime pack the jars with the prepped veggies.
3. In two quart-size mason jars, divide the garlic and whole spices.
4. Begin adding the veggies and if you are including the onion ( which I recommend), layer a few slices in with the veggies along with any fresh herbs you would like to include ( you can also layer the garlic this way too, or put it in first, your choice) leaving about an inch at the top of the jar.
5. Using a funnel, carefully pour the hot liquid into the jars, making sure to submerge all the veggies, pressing down on them with the end of a wooden spoon. You may be able to add more veggies at this point, just make sure the liquid completely covers the veggies leaving at least a half-

 

 

[Airehead ★]

I buy a pickling spice mix at the Amish bulk store instead of the spices separately.  You can also buy it at most grocery stores. 

[MickinMD ★]

On 1/17/2023 at 11:12 AM, Randomguy said:

Have we ever talked about them here?

At the gf's place on Saturday, cheese pizza and salad was ordered, the daughter wanted this for dinner.

The salad was a basic looking thing, but no one wanted the veggies.  I said I would have them, and they were pickled (surprise) and kind of nice.   This made me recall a couple of times long ago when I had a sandwich or salad with pickled onions, and liked them, of course.

Anyway, the gf took the dog for a walk on Sunday morning and stopped at the farmers market and got some more for me, and now I think I am kind of hooked.

Where, other than farmers markets, can one find pickled vegetables?

I've thought about it.  Last year, deluged with tomatoes from my garden, it was suggested to me since simply freezing them results in mush.  This year I may pickle several jars worth of tomatoes, peppers, and onions and then see how I like them during the cold months.

One bare-bones 24-page booklet (From Garden to Pickle Jump! (c. 2022) by Penelope Nelson) has these basic steps for pickling veggies (though no specific info):

I've looked at some serious canning books and some quick-pickling books.  There's one Canning Recipes for all Occasions by Julia Chiles (c.2019) with some serious canning techniques with this recipe (the picture doesn't match the recipe, but it apparently works).

Probably the simplest pickling and quick-results recipe I found was for making sauerkraut in Preserving Everything c.2014 by Meredith Leda

My mother used to make "overnight pickles" that she liked and I found this book that does overnight pickling of all kinds of veggies called The Quick Pickle Cookbook by Grace Parisi, Quarry Books (c.2016).

 

[Parsnip Totin Jack ★]

I’ve extolled the virtues of pickling your own stuff for years. I swear nobody listens to me atall. I’ve pickled cucumbers, green beans, asparagus, Brussels sprouts, jalapeños, beets, watermelon rind, and radishes. I’ve advised @MickinMD to learn to put up his tomatoes via canning, don’t even need a pressure canner if you add a little citric acid to the jars. I’ve got two cabinets in the basement full of jarred pickled vegetables, most I grew myself. Mason jars, new lids, vinegar, water, salt, and spices and a pot big enough to submerge the jars. You too can be a pickler!

[Airehead ★]

@MickinMD, pickled green cherry tomatoes are very very good. 
 

listen to @Parsnip Totin Jack  you are a scientist. You will love pickling things. 

[Airehead ★]

Now I have to make pickled beets and eggs this weekend. Power of suggestion. Lunch for next week. 

[Airehead ★]

[Square Wheels]

My stepdad, the one who raised me, is Armenia.  There was always Tourshi around.  I never liked it.