Description
Crunchy, tangy refrigerator-pickled Brussels sprouts with garlic, dill, and warm spices. A playful, crowd-pleasing snack that’s bright, zippy, and irresistibly crisp.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds Brussels sprouts, trimmed and cleaned
- 4 cups white vinegar
- 2 cups water
- 6 garlic cloves, peeled and lightly crushed
- 6 fresh dill sprigs
- 2 tablespoons mustard seeds
- 1 tablespoon black peppercorns
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 3 tablespoons kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons sugar
Instructions
- Sterilize the jars by boiling them for 10 minutes, then let them air dry on a clean towel.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Blanch the Brussels sprouts for 4 minutes, then shock in ice water. Drain well and pat dry.
- In a separate pot, combine vinegar, water, kosher salt, sugar, mustard seeds, black peppercorns, and red pepper flakes. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a steady simmer for 2 minutes to dissolve the salt and sugar.
- Pack the sprouts tightly into sterilized jars with the garlic cloves and fresh dill sprigs.
- Pour the hot brine over the sprouts, leaving about 1/2 inch headspace. Tap jars gently to release air bubbles and top up with brine as needed to fully submerge.
- Seal the jars, let them cool to room temperature, then refrigerate.
- Rest at least 48 hours before eating for best flavor. Keep refrigerated and enjoy within 4 weeks.
Notes
- Choose small to medium sprouts for optimal crunch and faster flavor absorption.
- Score a small X in the stem end to help the brine penetrate to the core.
- Taste and adjust the brine before pouring. A balanced brine should be tangy, lightly salty, and gently sweet.
- For extra heat, add sliced fresh chiles to the jars.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Pickles
- Method: Refrigerator pickling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: about 1/2 cup
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: Pickled Frog Balls, pickled Brussels sprouts, refrigerator pickles, dill pickles, quick pickles, savory snack