Ingredients
• 2 cups cauliflower florets
• 1 cup sliced carrots
• 1 cup sliced cucumbers
• 1 red bell pepper, sliced into strips
• 1 cup green beans, trimmed
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 cups white vinegar
• 2 cups water
• 2 tablespoons salt
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 2 teaspoons mustard seeds
• 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the vegetables:
In a large bowl, combine the cauliflower florets, sliced carrots, sliced cucumbers, red bell pepper strips, and trimmed green beans. - Prepare the pickling liquid:
In a saucepan, combine the white vinegar, water, salt, sugar, mustard seeds, black peppercorns, and red pepper flakes (if using). - Boil the liquid:
Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring until the salt and sugar are fully dissolved. - Pour over vegetables:
Carefully pour the hot pickling liquid over the mixed vegetables in the bowl, making sure all vegetables are completely covered. - Cool to room temperature:
Let the mixture sit at room temperature until it cools completely. - Transfer to jars:
Once cooled, transfer the vegetables and pickling liquid into clean jars. Make sure the vegetables are fully submerged in the liquid. - Seal and refrigerate:
Seal the jars tightly with lids and place them in the refrigerator. - Let them pickle:
Allow the vegetables to pickle in the fridge for at least 24 hours before eating for best flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Method: No-Cook
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