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Pickled Celery

Easy Pickled Celery: Crisp, Tangy Snack in Just 2 Hours

Quick Pickled Celery is a vibrant and healthy snack that transforms ordinary celery into a crisp, tangy treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 45
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Brine
  • 1 cup White Vinegar Can be swapped with apple cider vinegar for fruitier flavor.
  • 1 cup Water Filtered for best taste.
  • 2 tablespoons Sugar Optional for less sweet profile.
  • 1 tablespoon Salt Use kosher or pickling salt.
  • 1 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes Adjust based on heat preference.
For the Celery
  • 4 stalks Celery Choose fresh, firm stalks for crunch.

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • Glass jar
  • Spoon

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a medium saucepan, combine equal parts white vinegar and filtered water. Add sugar and salt, then heat over medium until dissolved, about 3–5 minutes.
  2. Stir in red pepper flakes to the warm brine and let it sit for a few minutes.
  3. Trim fresh celery stalks to fit snugly in a clean glass jar, packing them upright.
  4. Pour hot brine over the packed celery, ensuring all spears are submerged.
  5. Allow jar to cool to room temperature for about 20-30 minutes, then seal and refrigerate.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 45kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 1gSodium: 500mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For best flavor, let celery pickle for at least 1-2 hours, preferably overnight.

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