Spicy Quick-Pickled Cauliflower

Simple, spicy quick-pickled cauliflower is perfect for snacking but also good in a salad, on a sandwich, or in Bloody Marys. The hardest part of this recipe is the wait.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 25 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon white sugar
• 2 cups water
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
• 2 cups distilled white vinegar
• 1 tablespoon sea salt
• 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
• 1 (2 pound) cauliflower, trimmed and cut into florets
• 0.5 teaspoon whole black peppercorns

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place cauliflower florets into a large canning jar. Add garlic, crushed red pepper flakes, mustard seeds, and peppercorns.

Step 2

Bring vinegar, water, sea salt, and sugar to a boil in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Reduce heat and simmer until salt and sugar have dissolved, about 5 minutes.

Step 3

Pour mixture over the cauliflower mixture, seal, and let cool for 1 hour.

Step 4

Place jar in the refrigerator for 24 hours, shaking every 8 hours.