Description
Pickled celery is a refreshing and crunchy addition to your meals, perfect for brightening up salads, sandwiches, or even as a standalone snack. This quick and easy recipe captures the essence of summer when celery is at its best. With its tangy flavor and satisfying crunch, pickled celery not only enhances your dishes but also serves as a healthy, low-calorie treat that lasts for up to two months in the refrigerator.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh celery (cut into sticks or diced)
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup white vinegar
- 1 cup apple cider vinegar
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- Whole black pepper, fennel seed, Fresno pepper (for added flavor)
Instructions
- Prepare mason jars by placing whole black pepper, fennel seed, and chopped Fresno pepper at the bottom.
- Cut celery stalks into sticks or dice them according to preference.
- In a small saucepan, combine water, white vinegar, apple cider vinegar, honey, and kosher salt; bring to a gentle boil until dissolved.
- Pour the hot brine over the celery in each jar ensuring all pieces are submerged.
- Allow jars to cool to room temperature before sealing with lids.
- Refrigerate for at least 24 hours before enjoying.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Pickling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (60g)
- Calories: 25
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg