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Simple 421 Pickle Base
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A straightforward pickling base using a 4:1 ratio of vinegar, water, and sugar that can be used to pickle various vegetables such as chilies, cabbage, lemons, and shallots. This base adds flavor, texture, and color to dishes and helps preserve excess vegetables.
00:00:10 total
Serves 6
easy
Pickled / Cleansing Course
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Ingredients
- vinegar - 4 parts (fruit-based vinegar like cider vinegar preferred)
- water - 1 part (plain water)
- sugar - 1 part (adjust amount depending on vinegar sweetness)
- vegetables for pickling - watch the video to see (examples include chopped chilies, cabbage, lemons, shallots)
Instructions
- Prepare Pickle Base: Combine vinegar, water, and sugar in a 4:1:1 ratio. Adjust sugar amount based on the type of vinegar used to balance sweetness.
- Heat Pickle Mix: Heat the vinegar, water, and sugar mixture until the sugar dissolves and the mixture is hot.
- Pour Over Vegetables: Place chopped vegetables (chilies, cabbage, lemons, shallots, or others) in a jar and pour the hot pickle mix over them.
- Seal and Wait: Seal the jar and leave it for a minimum of 24 hours to allow the vegetables to pickle and develop flavor.
