Description
These Refrigerator Middle Eastern Pickled Turnips are a staple in Middle Eastern cuisine, bursting with vibrant flavor and color.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients:
- 2 large turnips, peeled, cut ¼-inch thick sticks
- 1 small beet, sliced or chunked
- 4 fresh garlic cloves, peeled, slightly cracked open *
- 1 bay leaf
- 4 to 8 whole peppercorns
Brine Ingredients:
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup distilled white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon pure maple syrup
- 1 Tablespoon + 1 teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
- Peel and slice the turnips into ¼-inch sticks. Pack a clean glass jar (quart jar) with the turnip sticks, then tuck the peeled and cracked garlic cloves along the sides. Slide a bay leaf along the edge of the jar, then drop in the peppercorns, leaving about 2 inches from the top of the jar, this makes room to place the sliced beets on top.
- Peel the beet, chop in half, then slice the beet into about ¼-inch thickness. Place the sliced beets on top of the turnip sticks.
- In the meantime, place all the Brine Ingredients into a medium stock pot, bring to a boil, then immediately lower to a low simmering boil, simmer at a low boil for several minutes. Remove from the stove.
- Very carefully, using a ladle, pour the hot pickling brine into the jar over top of the packed turnips/beets. Remove any air bubbles by gently smacking the bottom of the jar with the palm of your hand, be very careful, the jar will be hot. Wipe down the rim of the jar, place a lid on the jar, tighten, and allow to sit on the counter until the jar is no longer hot (about one hour), then place in the refrigerator overnight to marinate.
- After marinating, open the jar and enjoy as a tasty compliment to your favorite Middle Eastern dish or in sandwiches or as a yummy snack. Will last up to 6 weeks in the refrigerator. IMPORTANT NOTE: These pickled turnips are not shelf stable; the pickled turnips must be refrigerated.
Notes
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Sea Salt: Please adjust the sea salt based upon your family’s sea salt preferences and/or based upon dietary needs.
Serving: 1 quart jar