Pickled Cauliflower

pickled cauliflower in mason jar.

This quick pickled cauliflower recipe makes the perfect low carb snack of of pickled cauliflower and bell peppers in an easy homemade brine! No canning needed - just store in the fridge and enjoy!

This quick pickled cauliflower recipe makes the perfect low carb snack of of pickled cauliflower and bell peppers in an easy homemade brine! No canning needed - just store in the fridge and enjoy!

Yield 4 jars
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 head large cauliflower, cut into florets
  • 4 cloves garlic, smashed
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 4 sprigs fresh dill
  • 2 teaspoons mustard seeds
  • 2 teaspoons black peppercorns
  • 2 cups white distilled vinegar
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt
  • 2 teaspoons sweetener

Instructions

  1. Divide the cauliflower, garlic cloves, pepper, dill, mustard seeds, and peppercorns between 4 pint sized mason jars. 
  2. Add the vinegar, water, kosher salt, and sweetener to a saucepan and bring to a rolling boil, stirring occasionally, to dissolve the salt and sweetener.
  3. Pour the hot brine evenly between the  jars to fill.
  4. Let cool completely before closing the jars and refrigerating.
  5. Refrigerate for at least 24 hours before eating. Store in the fridge for up to one month.

Notes

This recipe is a great starting point, but pickles are easy to personalize. If you like them extra tangy, use extra vinegar in place of some of the water. Reduce or increase the salt to suit your tastes. The sweetener can be omitted entirely, if desired. 

We can generally fill 4 jars with this recipe, but it will depend on the size of your cauliflower and pepper.

The nutrition information is based on 4 total jars with one jar being a serving - probably a large amount of pickles, but the easiest way I knew to calculate nutrition. You can easily halve or quarter the nutrition information based on how much you eat.

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1 jar
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 75Total Fat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 973mgCarbohydrates: 10gNet Carbohydrates: 6gFiber: 4gSugar: 5gProtein: 3g

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