How to Make Spicy Pickled Cauliflower - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're a fan of pickles and love a little bit of heat, then this recipe for Spicy Pickled Cauliflower is sure to excite your taste buds. This delicious and tangy condiment is perfect for adding a zesty kick to sandwiches, salads, or even enjoyed on its own as a tasty snack. With just a few simple ingredients and a bit of patience, you can create your own batch of homemade pickled cauliflower that will not only impress your friends and family but also liven up any dish.

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cup seasoned rice vinegar (such as Nakano®)
  • ¼ cup white sugar
  • 2 tablespoons kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1 (2 pound) cauliflower, cut into florets
  • 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
  • 9 small Thai chile peppers, tops trimmed
  • 6 cloves garlic, peeled
  • 2 teaspoons whole black peppercorns

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 5 mins
  • Additional Time: 2 days 30 mins
  • Total Time: 2 days 45 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 3 pints

  • Combine water, rice vinegar, sugar, salt, and turmeric in a saucepan. Simmer over low heat until sugar and salt have dissolved, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
  • Place cauliflower florets in a bowl, toss with kosher salt, and set aside for about 30 minutes.
  • Rinse cauliflower and evenly distribute cauliflower florets, chile peppers, garlic cloves, and black peppercorns among 3 pint-sized jars, pressing down so it's tightly packed. Pour brine into the jars, covering the cauliflower.
  • Place the lids on the jars, move them to the refrigerator, and marinate for 2 to 3 days before serving. Flavor will be at its peak in about 1 week.
  • Nutrition

    47 cal.

    • Total Fat: 0g
    • Sodium: 1226mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 11g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 7g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Vitamin C: 87mg
    • Calcium: 26mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 315mg