06/09/2025
🫙 Quick Pickled Cucumbers & Red Onions
with Apple Cider Vinegar, Maple Syrup, and Rosemary
🧂 Ingredients (per jar):
• ½ cup apple cider vinegar
• 1 tbsp maple syrup
• 1 tsp salt (preferably non-iodized)
• Dash of black pepper
• 1 sprig fresh rosemary
• 1 garlic clove, peeled and smashed
• Boiling water to fill the rest of the jar
• Vegetables:
• Thinly sliced red onions
• Quartered cucumbers (or spears)
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🔥 Directions:
1. Prep your jars:
Wash and dry jars thoroughly. Sterilize if storing for more than a week.
2. Fill jars:
Pack sliced veggies tightly into jars. Tuck in the garlic, rosemary, and black pepper.
3. Mix the base:
In each jar, add:
• ½ cup apple cider vinegar
• 1 tbsp maple syrup
• 1 tsp salt
4. Boil water & top off:
Fill the rest of the jar with boiling water, covering all contents completely.
5. Seal & shake:
Screw on lids, give each jar a gentle shake to dissolve salt and mix the brine.
6. Cool, then refrigerate:
Let cool to room temp, then refrigerate. Best after 24–72 hours.
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🌿 Why This Works (and Why It’s Healthy):
• Apple Cider Vinegar helps with digestion and blood sugar control.
• Maple syrup adds natural sweetness without processed sugar.
• Garlic & rosemary provide antioxidants and anti-inflammatory benefits.
• Boiling water method helps soften veggies slightly without cooking them, preserving crunch and nutrients.
• No preservatives, no additives — just clean, plant-based goodness.
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