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Pickled Brussels Sprouts

Pickled Brussels Sprouts

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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Canning & Freezing
Servings 6 pints

Ingredients
  

  • 3 lbs Brussels sprouts trimmed and halved (about 12 cups)
  • 6 cloves garlic halved
  • 2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
  • 2 1/2 cups water
  • 2 1/2 cup white vinegar
  • 1 medium onion thinly sliced
  • 1 medium sweet red pepper finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 3 tbs canning salt
  • 1 tbs celery seed
  • 1 tbs whole peppercorns

Instructions
 

  • Fill a Dutch oven three-fourths full with water; bring to a boil. Add Brussels sprouts in batches; cook, uncovered, 4 minutes or until crisp-tender. Remove with a slotted spoon and immediately drop into ice water. Drain and pat dry.
  • Pack Brussels sprouts into six hot 1-pint jars. Divide garlic and pepper flakes among jars.
  • In a large saucepan, bring remaining ingredients to a boil. Carefully ladle hot liquid over Brussels sprouts, leaving 1/2-in. headspace. Remove air bubbles and adjust headspace, if necessary, by adding hot mixture. Wipe rims. Center lids on jars; screw on bands until fingertip tight.
  • Place jars into canner with simmering water, ensuring that they are completely covered with water. Bring to a boil; process for 10 minutes. Remove jars and cool.

Notes

Pickled Brussels Sprouts

This year, when I asked my brother what he wanted for his 31st birthday, he answered, "pickled Brussels sprouts." I had never even tasted a pickled Brussels sprout before. It's hard for me to say "no" to my younger brother, so he got his wish and thought the Brussels sprouts were delicious!
Note
The processing time listed is for altitudes of 1,000 feet or less. For altitudes up to 3,000 feet, add 5 minutes; 6,000 feet, add 10 minutes; 8,000 feet, add 15 minutes; 10,000 feet, add 20 minutes.
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