topic Re: Do you Pickle Veggies Regularly? in Recipes

Do you Pickle Veggies Regularly?

RinaRina — Sun, 10 Nov 2024 23:40:49 GMT

I just started ,,,
Once the veggies are gone, what do you do with the leftover brine?

Re: Do you Pickle Veggies Regularly?

wagirl — Mon, 11 Nov 2024 15:16:14 GMT

I pickle beets---and add more beets to that brine for a few times.

The brine does last and tastes just fine. Do you cook your brine first? I do and then let it cool before adding the cooked beets.

Re: Do you Pickle Veggies Regularly?

RinaRina — Mon, 11 Nov 2024 19:04:45 GMT

@wagirl wrote:
I pickle beets---and add more beets to that brine for a few times.
The brine does last and tastes just fine. Do you cook your brine first? I do and then let it cool before adding the cooked beets.

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No cooking. I do as little "work" as possible.
I simmer the water until warm/hot, then do 1/2 water; 1/2 vinegar.

Re: Do you Pickle Veggies Regularly?

RinaRina — Mon, 11 Nov 2024 19:08:18 GMT

@wagirl wrote:
I pickle beets---and add more beets to that brine for a few times.
The brine does last and tastes just fine. Do you cook your brine first? I do and then let it cool before adding the cooked beets.

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Ha! I just re-read your post and you answered another question I had - -
you DO cook your beets.
I've never pickled beets but I was thinking if I sliced them very thin, I could bypass cooking them.

Re: Do you Pickle Veggies Regularly?

Zhills — Mon, 11 Nov 2024 20:00:17 GMT

I buy the canned beets plain and pickle them because I just like them more than the bought pickled ones.

I bring the brine to a boil, add the beets and take off the burner to cool.

Put in Mason jar and keep in fridge.

Just recently, I ate some pickled carrots and just did some carrots and green beans myself! Had mine as a side to an Asian dish. Yummy and a nice added flavor!

I use the Ball Pickling mix but there are several recipes. Find one you love and keep "pickles."

Re: Do you Pickle Veggies Regularly?

10sluvr — Mon, 11 Nov 2024 20:22:56 GMT

i pickle red peppers=pimentoes. I use them in casseroles and chicken salad, tuna salad, potatoe salad etc.

Re: Do you Pickle Veggies Regularly?

LizzieInSRQ — Tue, 12 Nov 2024 01:59:30 GMT

Pickled red onion...the best on tacos, carnitas,bbq pork sandwiches, fish, and sub sndwiches....yum

Re: Do you Pickle Veggies Regularly?

wagirl — Mon, 11 Nov 2024 23:13:47 GMT

@RinaRina --Yes I do cook the beets--then I peel them and cut them up and add to the pickling liquid. My recipe has water and vinegar along with some sweetener and a few spices---I like a sweet pickle on things--not alot just a little. I use cane sugar or brown sugar or honey

Re: Do you Pickle Veggies Regularly?

RinaRina — Wed, 13 Nov 2024 00:19:30 GMT

@LizzieInSRQ wrote:
Pickled red onion...the best on tacos, carnitas,bbq pork sandwiches, fish, and sub sndwiches....yum

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THAT is how I discovered pickling.
I started out with red onions. OMG! So good!

Re: Do you Pickle Veggies Regularly?

RinaRina — Thu, 14 Nov 2024 20:26:05 GMT

@wagirl wrote:
I pickle beets---and add more beets to that brine for a few times.
The brine does last and tastes just fine. Do you cook your brine first? I do and then let it cool before adding the cooked beets.

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Okay.
I just dumped the brine.
It had been in the fridge for 2 weeks and I didn't use it because I didn't cut more veggies.
But it sure did taste good.
I thought about just DRINKING it. LOL!

Re: Do you Pickle Veggies Regularly?

Gigiggigi — Sat, 16 Nov 2024 23:42:07 GMT

Pickling vegetables is such a fun and flavorful way to enjoy veggies! Even if I don't do it all the time, when I do, it adds a delightful twist to your meals. Carrots, lettuce, cucumber, bell peppers, and celery all take on a new life with pickling. Adding a bit of spice like garlic, chili flakes, or mustard seeds can really amp up the flavor, making them extra delicious. The tangy, crunchy texture makes pickled veggies a tasty and exciting snack or side dish that’s both healthy and satisfying!