Tangy 24-Hour Pickled Brussels Sprouts That Addict Your Taste Buds
A tangy and crunchy side dish made with fresh Brussels sprouts.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes plus 24 hours chilling
- Yield: 1 quart 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Pickling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
- 1 cup white vinegar
- 1 cup water
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
- 2 cloves garlic, crushed
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Wash and trim the Brussels sprouts, then cut them in half.
- In a saucepan, combine vinegar, water, salt, sugar, peppercorns, garlic, and red pepper flakes. Bring to a boil.
- Add the Brussels sprouts and simmer for 2 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Transfer the Brussels sprouts and liquid to a clean jar.
- Seal the jar and refrigerate for at least 24 hours before serving.
Notes
- Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
- For extra flavor, add fresh herbs like dill or thyme.
- Adjust the level of spice by adding more or less red pepper flakes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 30
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg