Description
Quick Pickled Celery is a vibrant and crunchy condiment made by soaking fresh celery stalks in a tangy and slightly sweet brine infused with dill, mustard seeds, black peppercorns, and optional jalapeno for a subtle heat. This easy recipe takes just 10 minutes to prepare and offers a refreshing, flavorful addition to sandwiches, salads, or as a snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 5 stalks of celery
- ½ jalapeno, sliced lengthwise (optional)
Brine & Spices
- 1 cup water
- ½ cup distilled vinegar
- ½ cup rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 5 sprigs of dill
- 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
- 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
Instructions
- Wash and trim celery stalks: Thoroughly rinse the celery under cold water to remove any dirt and then trim the ends of each stalk.
- Measure and slice celery: Cut each celery stalk into lengths that fit inside your glass mason jar to ensure easy packing.
- Add spices and celery to jar: Place the dill sprigs, mustard seeds, and black peppercorns at the bottom of the jar first, then pack the sliced celery sticks upright inside the jar. Add the sliced jalapeno if using for heat.
- Heat the brine: In a small saucepan, combine water, distilled vinegar, rice vinegar, kosher salt, and sugar. Bring to a low boil while whisking to dissolve the salt and sugar completely, then remove from heat.
- Pour hot brine into jar: Carefully pour the heated brine over the celery and spices in the jar, making sure all celery is submerged. Use a weight or small utensil to press the celery down if needed.
- Cool and refrigerate: Allow the jar to cool to room temperature, then seal with a lid and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight, to develop flavor and crispness.
- Store and enjoy: The pickled celery keeps fresh and crunchy for up to one month in the refrigerator, with optimal taste and texture during the first two weeks.
Notes
- Using both distilled and rice vinegar balances acidity and flavor for a milder, more complex brine.
- Optional jalapeno adds a subtle spicy kick; omit if you prefer a milder pickle.
- Ensure celery is fully submerged in the brine to prevent spoilage.
- For best crunch, consume within two weeks of pickling.
- Use clean glass jars to prevent contamination and extend shelf life.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: pickled celery, quick pickles, easy pickled vegetables, celery recipe, homemade pickles, dill pickles
