Mixed Vegetable Fridge Pickles
- 2 zucchini
- 2 carrots
- 1 fennel bulb with fronds attached
- 3 garlic cloves, peeled and halved
- 1 teaspoon whole coriander
- 2 teaspoons fennel seed
- 2 teaspoons mustard seed
- 1/2 teaspoon chili flake
- 3 tablespoons kosher salt
- 1 1/4 cups water
- 2 1/2 cups apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup sugar
- Cut the zucchini into spears that fit the height of the jars you are using. Place the spears in a bowl with ice water and sprinkle with 1 Tablespoon of the salt. Submerge the zucchini in the water weighing them down with a plate. Let sit for 30 minutes - 1 hour. This will keep the spears crisp when pickled.
- Cut the carrots in the same manner as the zucchini. Slice the fennel in 1/4" pieces reserving the fennel fronds. Set vegetables aside.
- In a saucepan combine the remaining ingredients including the 2 Tablespoons salt. Bring to a simmer then turn off heat.
- Place the cut vegetables in clean jars. Add a couple pieces of fennel frond to the jar(s).
- Carefully pour the hot brine over the vegetables until submerged. Cover and refrigerate for at least one day. Well sealed refrigerator pickles will keep for 1 month.
zucchini, carrots, attached, garlic, whole coriander, fennel seed, chili flake, kosher salt, water, apple cider vinegar, sugar
Taken from food52.com/recipes/18392-mixed-vegetable-fridge-pickles (may not work)