Description
Pickled celery is a delightful way to bring a zesty crunch to your meals while preserving the vegetable’s freshness. This quick and easy recipe infuses celery with a tangy brine made from vinegar, honey, and spices, making it an excellent addition to salads, sandwiches, or as a stand-alone snack. Versatile and healthy, pickled celery is perfect for summer gatherings or meal prep, keeping well in the fridge for up to two months. With just a few simple steps, you can enjoy this vibrant condiment that adds flavor and texture to your favorite dishes.
Ingredients
- 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
- 1 teaspoon whole black pepper
- ½ teaspoon fennel seed
- 1 Fresno pepper (de-seeded and finely chopped)
Instructions
- Prepare mason jars by placing a pinch of black pepper, fennel seeds, and chopped Fresno pepper at the bottom of each jar.
- Cut celery stalks into uniform sticks or diced pieces.
- In a small saucepan, combine water, white vinegar, apple cider vinegar, honey, and salt. Bring to a gentle boil over low heat.
- Pour the hot brine over the prepared celery in each jar until fully submerged.
- Allow jars to cool at room temperature before sealing with lids and refrigerating.
- Let pickle for at least 24 hours before enjoying.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Pickling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 25
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg