How to Pickle Radishes & A Recipe To Get Started

This week we are bringing you recipes that incorporate one of the culinary world’s hottest trends: pickled veggies. Better yet, we are focusing specifically on our beloved fall harvest, the radish.

Radishes are so easy to grow, full of nutrients, and a much under-appreciated veggie. If you are curious to start your own radish garden take a look at our guide to growing radishes.

Pickled radishes can be enjoyed on their own, as a salad topper, or as a delicious and crunchy addition to a sandwich.

After trying these recipes, you will not want to stop pickling your veggies.

How To Pickle Radishes

The first step to making any recipe with pickled radishes is actually pickling your own radishes. Imagine how satisfied you will be knowing that you grew your own radishes, pickled them, and then made a delicious dinner with them too!

Ingredients & Tools

• Sterilized mason jar with a lid
• Fresh radishes
  • This recipe calls for about 1 pound of radishes
• 1 cup water
• 1 cup white vinegar
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• ½ teaspoon crushed peppercorn
• 1-2 cloves of garlic, peeled

Directions:

1. Prepare your radishes; thoroughly wash and remove leaves and stems.
   • Slice the radishes thinly into rounds, and place in a sterilized jar.
2. In a saucepan, bring your water, vinegar, salt, and sugar to a boil, until the sugar and salt are dissolved.
3. Remove from heat and add the peppercorns and peeled garlic.
4. Pack the radishes in your clean pint-sized jar, and pour the hot liquid over them
   • Be sure to add the garlic into the jar as well.
5. Seal the jar and allow it to cool. Give the radishes at least 2-3 days to pickle
   • Your radishes can pickle for up to 4 months in the fridge.
6. Enjoy!

Along with radishes, arugula is another fall-garden favorite! This hardy leafy green makes a beautiful addition to your garden, as well as your dinner table. Enjoy this delicious taco recipe from Cookie and Kate with your fall veggie garden harvest.