Basic Pickling Liquid

INGREDIENTS

• 3 cups white or apple cider vinegar
• 3 cups water
• ¼ cup sea salt
• ¼ cup sugar (for sweet pickles)
• 2-4 dried hot chilies (for spicy pickles)
• Dried herbs and spices (mustard seed, celery seed, bay leaf, peppercorn, etc.)

Prime foods for pickling: cucumbers, radishes, carrots, okra, pearl onions, beets, cabbage, peppers, garlic, grape tomatoes

NUTRITION FACTS FOR ONE SERVING

Average cost for one recipe: $0.73

DIRECTIONS

Add all ingredients to a large pot. Heat until salt and sugar (if using) are dissolved. Once liquid has cooled to room temperature, pour over vegetables in a clean jar. Top with clean lid and store in fridge for at least 2 days and up to 1 month.