Beet and Radish Pickles

A vibrant quick pickle featuring red beets and radishes flavored with fennel seeds. These crisp, tangy pickled vegetables make a perfect condiment or side dish.

4 servings
8 hr

Ingredients

  • 3 whole small red beets, peeled, halved lengthwise, cut into 1/3-inch-thick wedges
  • 6 whole red radishes, trimmed, cut into 1/3-inch-thick wedges
  • 1 tablespoon fennel seeds
  • ¾ cup distilled white vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon sugar

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Place beets and radishes in a small bowl. Toast fennel seeds in a dry small saucepan over medium heat, shaking pan often, until fragrant, about 45 seconds. Add vinegar, salt, sugar, and 1/2 cup water and bring to a boil, stirring until salt and sugar are dissolved, about 1 minute. Pour brine over beets and radishes and let cool. Cover and chill at least 8 hours before serving.

    480 min

  2. 2.

    Vegetables can be pickled 1 week ahead. Keep chilled.