Pickled Brussels Sprouts Archives

I was wandering around the produce section of our local grocery store when I came across the Brussels sprouts. There they sat, on sale, beckoning me. Normally I’d roast them or sous vide them or grill them. This time I decided to try something new: pickling. It took no time at all to make a few jars of the sprouts. They then have to sit in the fridge for four or so days to get ‘happy’. That’s the hardest part. The waiting.

I Had No Idea How Great These Would Be

Pickled Brussels sprouts are delicious. They remind me a bit of cucumber pickles but with a much different texture. The insides are like tender cabbage. I find it hard to stop eating them. They’re great as a side snack or even chopped onto a pulled pork sandwich.

I like a little kick to my pickled vegetables, so I did add a bit more red pepper flake than the recipe calls for. If you prefer yours even hotter, I recommend the four pepper blend from the Flatiron Pepper Company.

You can use this recipe for pickled Brussels sprouts for other vegetables, too.

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My deep fried Brussels sprouts are crazy good too. Who said they can’t be fun and delicious?

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Pickled Brussels Sprouts

Pickled Brussels sprouts are delicious. They remind me a bit of cucumber pickles but with a much different texture.

Course Side

Cuisine American

Keyword Brussels sprouts

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 4

Servings

Calories 17kcal

Equipment

Stock Pot

Ingredients

10 Brussels sprouts trimmed and halved
¾ cup water
¼ cup white vinegar
1 teaspoon kosher salt
10 peppercorns
¼ teaspoon mustard seed
1 whole clove
Pinch dried red pepper flake
1 bay leaf

Instructions

Cook 10 trimmed and halved Brussels sprouts in a large stockpot of boiling water until bright green, about 5 minutes.
Drain and rinse under cold running water.
Bring 3/4 cup water, 1/4 cup white vinegar, and 1 teaspoon coarse kosher salt to a simmer in stockpot over medium. Stir until salt dissolves.
Combine 10 black peppercorns, 1/4 teaspoon yellow mustard seeds, 1 sliced garlic clove, a pinch of crushed red pepper, and 1 fresh bay leaf in a sterilized pint jar.
Place Brussels sprouts in jar.
Add hot vinegar mixture. You may have some leftover liquid.
Cool to room temperature.
Cover with lid, and chill 4 days or up to 2 weeks before serving.