Pickled Vegetables

Pickling has long been a practical and affordable way of preserving inexpensive in-season produce. And while you may no longer need to put up dozens of jars to last you through a rough winter, a small batch of bright, crunchy-punchy pickles can be a thrifty, tasty, and colorful addition to your dinner table.

Pouring the hot brine over the vegetables will soften them just a bit and speed the pickling process along. If you’re in a real hurry, the carrots and onion will still be tasty with a four-hour marinade time, but the turmeric fennel needs at least 12 hours for maximum blinding color.

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