Spicy Quick Pickled Radishes 

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Quick pickles are a profound masterpiece of cooking-that-isn't-cooking!

Let's get into quick pickles! 

Quick pickles are as easy as they are versatile and they genuinely improve whatever they touch!

Pickling is an easy way to preserve food, and it makes a great gift.  Here are three reasons why you should make these pickled radishes this week.

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Three quick reasons to make your own pickles!

01 It's delicious. The brine is both sweet and spicy, and the radish slices are crunchy and bright pink.

02 It's quick. You can have these ready to eat in as little as 24 hours, though they get better with time.

03 It's cheap. You can get a bunch of radishes for less than $2, and the rest of the ingredients you probably already have on hand.

Spicy Serrano Pickled Radishes

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Prep Time: 10 Min

– 8 small red radishes,  – 1 Serrano pepper  – I cup distilled white vinegar – 2 tablespoon sugar – 1 tablespoon Kosher salt or sea salt

Cook Time: 20 Min

Ingredients

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Step 1

– Slice radishes into very thin rounds using a mandoline or a sharp knife.

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Step 2

1. Place in a sterilized quart jar with serrano pepper.

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Step 3

1Combine vinegar, water, salt, and sugar in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil. Remove from heat and allow to cool.

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Step 4

– Pour cooled pickling liquid over top until covered. – Seal with lid and refrigerate overnight before eating.

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Recipes for other pickles, drinks  + infusions!

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