Best 6 Pickled Cauliflower Medley Recipes

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Brighten up your meals with a delightful pickled cauliflower medley! This culinary creation offers a symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. Tangy, sweet, and bursting with aromatic spices, this medley is a delightful accompaniment to various dishes. From classic sandwiches and salads to grilled meats and vegetarian platters, its versatility will astound you.

Embark on a culinary journey with our three enticing recipes. The first recipe presents a classic pickled cauliflower with a harmonious blend of vinegar, sugar, and spices. For those who crave a spicy kick, the second recipe infuses fiery chili peppers into the pickling liquid, creating a tantalizingly hot and tangy treat. And for those who prefer a sweeter experience, the third recipe introduces a touch of honey, resulting in a sweet and tangy pickled cauliflower that will leave you craving more.

No matter your taste preferences, our pickled cauliflower medley has something for everyone. Dive into the captivating flavors and textures that await you in these culinary masterpieces.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

SPICY PICKLED CAULIFLOWER (ESCABECHE)



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A step-by-step guide for making spicy quick pickled cauliflower, also known as escabeche. Only 9 ingredients and 10 minutes hands-on prep required!

Provided by Minimalist Baker

Categories     Side

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 small head cauliflower, chopped into small florets
1-2 medium habanero peppers, minced ((seeds intact))
1/2 small jalapeño, sliced ((seeds intact))
3 cloves garlic, sliced
3-4 Tbsp lime juice, plus more to taste
1 ½ cups distilled white vinegar, plus more as needed
1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
2-3 Tbsp organic cane sugar (or sub honey, stevia, or maple syrup to taste)
1 ½ tsp sea salt, plus more to taste

Steps:

  • Add cauliflower florets to a large mason jar or glass container (using as many as needed), along with habanero peppers, jalapeño pepper, garlic, and lime juice. Set aside.
  • To a small saucepan add distilled white vinegar, apple cider vinegar, sugar, and salt. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and stir to fully dissolve salt and sugar.
  • Taste and adjust flavor as needed, adding more salt or sugar to taste.
  • Pour the hot brine over the cauliflower until your glass container(s) are full. Ensure the cauliflower is fully submerged. If needed, add more vinegar or a little water to cover.
  • Seal well and shake to combine. Then refrigerate for at least 1 hour. The flavors will deepen and intensify the longer it marinates. Best flavor is achieved after 24 hours.
  • Will keep in the refrigerator for 2-3 weeks (sometimes longer). Not freezer friendly.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 quarter-cup servings, Calories 13 kcal, Carbohydrate 2.8 g, Protein 0.4 g, Fat 0.1 g, Sodium 224 mg, Fiber 0.4 g, Sugar 1.9 g

SPICY PICKLED CAULIFLOWER



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This has a mild pickling brine, but it comes with a little kick of spiciness to keep your taste buds interested. It's quick and easy, crisp, tangy, spicy, and delicious. This should last for about 3 to 4 weeks in the fridge.

Provided by lutzflcat

Time P2DT45m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

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

Steps:

  • 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 Facts : Calories 47 calories, Carbohydrate 11 g, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 2.1 g, Sodium 1225.8 mg, Sugar 7.1 g

EASY PICKLED VEGETABLES



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This pickled vegetables recipe was handed down to me by my mom. It's been in the family for years. These sweet and tangy pickles are delicious whether you use homegrown cucumbers or store-bought ones. They're great to have in the pantry. -Joan Haliford, North Richland Hills, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 4h35m

Yield 6 pints.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 small head cauliflower, cut into florets (about 4 cups)
4 cups thinly sliced onions (about 4 large)
4 cups thinly sliced cucumber (about 3 medium)
2 medium sweet red pepper, cut into strips
2 medium green peppers, cut into strips
8 quarts ice water
1 cup canning salt
2-1/2 cups sugar
2-1/2 cups white vinegar
1 teaspoon celery seed
3/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

Steps:

  • Place cauliflower, onions, cucumbers and peppers in a large bowl. In another large bowl, mix ice water and salt; pour over vegetables. Let stand 4 hours., Rinse vegetables and drain well. In a Dutch oven, bring sugar, vinegar, celery seed, turmeric and cloves to a boil. Add drained vegetable mixture; return to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until vegetables are heated through, 5 minutes., Pack hot vegetables and liquid into six hot 1-pint jars, leaving 1/2-in. Remove air bubbles and adjust headspace, if necessary, by adding hot liquid. Wipe rims. Center lids on jars; screw on bands until fingertip tight., Place jars into canner, ensuring that they are completely covered with water. Bring to a boil; process for 15 minutes. Remove jars and cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 74 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 323mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

PICKLED CAULIFLOWER



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Make and share this Pickled Cauliflower recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Barefoot Beachcomber

Categories     Cauliflower

Time 18h10m

Yield 4 pints, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 large cauliflower heads
2 cups white pearl onions
1 cup pickling salt
1 cup sugar
3 cups white vinegar
2 tablespoons white mustard seeds
1 tablespoon celery seed
1 small hot pepper

Steps:

  • Wash the cauliflowers and break them into flowerettes.
  • Scald, cool, and peel the onions.
  • Mix the vegetables with the salt, add just enough water to cover, and let stand about 18 hours.
  • Drain, rinse in cold water, and drain again.
  • Dissolve the sugar in the vinegar, add the seeds and hot pepper and bring to a boil.
  • Add the vegetables and simmer for 10 minutes, or until the vegetables are barely tender.
  • Pack the vegetables into hot jars, fill the jars with the boiling-hot liquid and seal.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 406, Fat 2.5, SaturatedFat 0.3, Sodium 28434.2, Carbohydrate 85.5, Fiber 12.8, Sugar 65, Protein 10.9

SPICY QUICK-PICKLED CAULIFLOWER



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Simple spicy pickled cauliflower is perfect for snacking but also good in a salad, on a sandwich, or in Bloody Marys. The hardest part of this recipe is the wait.

Provided by Soup Loving Nicole

Time P1DT1h20m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (2 pound) cauliflower, trimmed and cut into florets
1 tablespoon minced garlic
2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon mustard seeds
½ teaspoon whole black peppercorns
2 cups distilled white vinegar
2 cups water
1 tablespoon sea salt
1 teaspoon white sugar

Steps:

  • Place cauliflower florets into a large canning jar. Add garlic, crushed red pepper flakes, mustard seeds, and peppercorns.
  • Bring vinegar, water, sea salt, and sugar to a boil in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Reduce heat and simmer until salt and sugar have dissolved, about 5 minutes.
  • Pour mixture over the cauliflower mixture, seal, and let cool for 1 hour.
  • Place jar in the refrigerator for 24 hours, shaking every 8 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 24.7 calories, Carbohydrate 4.9 g, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 1.7 g, Sodium 464.1 mg, Sugar 2.2 g

HOT PICKLED VEGETABLE MEDLEY



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This has such a colorful presentation and so good! When I was small, my Dad came home from a trip to Texas with a gallon of these pickles. It has taken me years to replicate the the flavors I remember. It may not be exact but it's close! =)

Provided by Aroostook

Categories     Cauliflower

Time 1h10m

Yield 76 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 lbs carrots, cut into slices
2 heads cauliflower, separated into florets
4 cups jalapeno peppers, with 4 slits in each
24 habanero peppers, with 4 slits in each
1 cup pickling salt
cold water
2 cups water
2 1/2 cups white vinegar
2 1/2 cups cider vinegar
3/4 cup sugar
1 cup pickling salt
3 tablespoons prepared horseradish
3 teaspoons minced garlic

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, add carrots sprinkle with 1/4 cup of pickling salt and cover with cold water.
  • (Keep carrots separate or they will tint the cauliflower orange).
  • Add cauliflower and jalapeño peppers in a separate bowl.
  • Sprinkle with 3/4 cup pickling salt and cover with cold water.
  • Let these set for 1 hour.
  • Drain and rinse vegetables.
  • Bring brine to a boil.
  • Let simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Sterilize 14 pint or 7 quart jars and lids.
  • Into each hot jar layer the vegetables in order of:.
  • Carrots, 2-3 red habanaros, cauliflower and 3-4 green jalapeños.
  • (Repeat for quart jars).
  • Top with hot brine (stir brine occasionally to distribute the garlic).
  • Seal with hot lids and process in a hot water bath for 10 minutes.
  • Let set for at least two week before using.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 32.1, Fat 0.2, Sodium 3003.4, Carbohydrate 6.8, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 4.5, Protein 0.9

Tips:

  • Choose fresh and firm cauliflower florets for pickling.
  • Use a variety of vegetables to create a colorful and flavorful medley.
  • Make sure to use a clean and sterilized jar for pickling.
  • Follow the recipe instructions carefully to ensure proper preservation.
  • Store the pickled cauliflower medley in a cool, dark place for at least two weeks before eating.

Conclusion:

Pickled cauliflower medley is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a snack, side dish, or condiment. It is a great way to preserve cauliflower and other vegetables, and it is also a healthy and flavorful addition to any diet. With its vibrant colors and tangy flavor, pickled cauliflower medley is sure to be a hit at your next gathering. So next time you have some extra cauliflower, give this recipe a try!

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