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Quick Pickled Celery

Quick Pickled Celery: Crunchy Tangy Goodness in Just 10 Minutes

Quick Pickled Celery adds a crunchy, tangy twist to your meals, transforming leftover celery into a vibrant condiment in just 10 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Cooling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Sauces
Cuisine: American
Calories: 25
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Brine
  • 1 cup white vinegar You can substitute with apple cider vinegar for a milder flavor.
  • 1 cup filtered water Enhances overall flavor.
  • 2 tablespoons sugar Omit for sugar-free or substitute with honey.
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt Opt for kosher salt; table salt may have additives.
For the Celery
  • 4 stalks celery Select high-quality, fresh celery.
  • 1 medium jalapeno Optional; adds heat.
  • herbs/spices Customize with favorites like dill or garlic.

Equipment

  • saucepan
  • Jar
  • Kitchen towel

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Start by thoroughly cleaning the celery stalks under cold running water. Consider soaking them in a vinegar solution for a few minutes.
  2. Trim the ends of the celery stalks and slice them into desired lengths.
  3. In a saucepan, combine vinegar, water, sugar, and salt. Heat over medium until sugar and salt dissolve, about 3–5 minutes.
  4. Pour the hot brine over the sliced celery in the jar, ensuring they are fully submerged.
  5. Let the jar cool at room temperature for about 20 minutes, then refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, preferably overnight.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 25kcalCarbohydrates: 6gSodium: 280mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 0.2mg

Notes

Best enjoyed within the first two weeks for maximum crispness.

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