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Pickled Celery

Spicy Pickled Celery: Crunchy Flavor in Just Minutes

Quick and delicious, this Pickled Celery recipe delivers a zesty crunch with a spicy kick in no time.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Gluten-Free, Vegan
Calories: 20
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Brine
  • 1 cup White Vinegar Can substitute with apple cider or rice vinegar for different flavor
  • 1 cup Water Use filtered for best flavor
  • 2 tablespoons Kosher Salt Ideal for brining
  • to taste Spices Include red pepper flakes or garlic powder
For the Celery
  • 4 stalks Celery Fresh and firm spears
Optional Add-Ins
  • to taste Sugar or Honey Optional sweetness
  • 2 cloves Fresh Garlic Crushed for added flavor
  • 1 Jalapeño Sliced Jalapeños For additional heat

Equipment

  • medium saucepan
  • Glass jar
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the brine by combining equal parts white vinegar and water in a medium saucepan. Heat until simmering, then stir in kosher salt and spices until salt dissolves. Remove from heat to cool.
  2. Wash and cut fresh celery into spears, about 4–5 inches long. Pack them tightly in a clean glass jar.
  3. Once the brine is cool, pour it over the packed celery spears until they are fully submerged.
  4. Seal the jar and refrigerate for at least 1 to 2 hours, or overnight for deeper flavor.
  5. Enjoy your quick and spicy pickled celery as a snack, garnish, or on a cheese board.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 20kcalCarbohydrates: 3gSodium: 350mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Best enjoyed fresh, but they can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. The flavor improves over time.

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