Easy Pickled Brussels Sprouts
Tangy and crunchy pickled Brussels sprouts that add a zesty crunch to meals or can be enjoyed straight from the jar.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Pickling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds Brussels sprouts
- 5 cloves garlic
- 5 hot cayenne peppers
- 5 cups vinegar
- 5 cups water
- 7 tablespoons pickling salt
- Spices (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Brussels sprouts by rinsing and trimming the stems. Cut the larger sprouts in half.
- Sterilize your jars by boiling them in water for about 10 minutes.
- Boil the brine by combining vinegar, water, and pickling salt in a large pot and bringing to a rolling boil.
- Pack the jars with a clove of garlic and a cayenne pepper, then pack the Brussels sprouts tightly.
- Pour the hot brine over the sprouts, ensuring they are submerged.
- Seal the jars tightly and let cool to room temperature.
- Refrigerate for at least 24 hours before consuming for the best flavor.
Notes
Feel free to adjust the spices and ingredients based on your taste preferences. Try waiting a week for intense flavor!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ounce
- Calories: 15
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: pickled, Brussels sprouts, quick pickles, tangy vegetables