Pickled Turnips

Name: Pickled Turnips
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups turnips (peeled and thinly sliced into 1/2” rounds); 1 large garlic clove (minced); 2 tbsp shallot (diced); ½ tsp black peppercorns (optional); 1 cup water; 1 cup organic apple cider vinegar; 1 tsp mustard seeds; 1 bay leaf; 1 tbsp coconut sugar (optional); ¼ tsp salt +1/4 tsp as needed

Pickled Turnips are a delicious way to highlight the earthy and sweet flavor, as well as the crisp texture, of a turnip. These tangy roots make for a wonderful pickled veggie option and are an excellent addition to any savory plant-based dish that needs a bit of tang and crunch.

2 cups turnips (peeled and thinly sliced into 1/2” rounds)

1 large garlic clove (minced)

2 tbsp shallot (diced)

½ tsp black peppercorns (optional)

Brine

1 cup water

1 cup organic apple cider vinegar

1 tsp mustard seeds

1 bay leaf

1 tbsp coconut sugar (optional)

¼ tsp salt +1/4 tsp as needed

Add the turnips, garlic, shallots, and black peppercorns, if using, to a 32-ounce mason jar (or equivalent glass jar).

Add the water, vinegar, mustard seeds, bay leaf, sugar (if using), and salt to a medium stovetop pot. Bring to a boil and let simmer for 5 minutes. Set aside to cool.

Transfer the brine to the mason jar. Shake well and make sure the turnips are fully submerged in the brine.

Refrigerate for at least 2 days before serving.