PICKLED SUMMER VEGGIES
·
JUNE 1, 2023
Servings
-
Difficulty
Easy
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
0 mins
This recipe is a part of our #EasyEats program where we show you simple ways to make delicious meals with your harvests.
FEATURED SEEDLINGS
INGREDIENTS
BRINE
2 1/2 c
vinegar
2 1/2 c
water
3/4 c
sugar (optional)
3 tbsp
coarse salt
PICKLED TOMATO BASIL
20
cherry tomatoes from your Farmstand
15
basil leaves from your Farmstand
5
garlic cloves
1 tsp
peppercorns
PICKLED OREGANO MIXED CHILLIES
5
jalapenos from your Farmstand
20
Thai chillies from your Farmstand
5
oregano sprigs from your Farmstand
5
garlic cloves
1 tsp
peppercorns
PICKLED LEMON & THYME CUCUMBERS
3
cucumbers from your Farmstand
15
thyme sprigs from your Farmstand
1
lemon
5
garlic cloves
1 tsp
peppercorns
INSTRUCTIONS
Step 1
Harvest the tomatoes, chillies, cucumbers, and herbs from your Farmstand. Thoroughly wash under running water, pat dry and set aside.
Step 2
In a large pot, prepare the brine by bringing the vinegar, water, sugar and salt to a boil. Set aside and let cool.
Step 3
Sterilize 3 wide mouth glass jars by washing them under extremely hot water or boiling them over the stove.
Step 4
Chop the tomatoes, chillies and cucumbers to your desired shape.
Step 5
In one sterilized jar, add the tomatoes, basil, garlic and peppercorns. In the second jar add the jalapenos, thai chillies, oregano, garlic and peppercorns. In the third jar add the cucumbers, lemon zest, thyme, garlic and peppercorns.
Step 6
Fill each jar with the brine leaving ½ inch of space at the top. Tightly seal each jar and place in the refrigerator for up to 3 to 4 weeks.