Cauliflower ChowChow

A tangy pickled cauliflower relish made with crisp-tender florets, apple cider vinegar, and aromatic spices including mustard and celery seeds. This quick pickle can be stored and enjoyed for up to a month.

4 servings
10 min

Ingredients

  • 4 cups cauliflower florets
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
  • 1 cup apple cider vinegar
  • cup onion
  • tablespoons sugar
  • 4 teaspoons yellow mustard seeds
  • teaspoons dry mustard
  • teaspoons celery seeds

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Cook cauliflower florets in a large pot of boiling salted water until just crisp-tender, about 2 minutes. Drain cauliflower. Transfer to a rimmed baking sheet and set aside.

    2 min

  2. 2.

    Meanwhile, combine vinegar, onion, sugar, mustard seeds, dry mustard, and celery seeds in a large saucepan. Stir over medium heat until sugar dissolves.

    5 min

  3. 3.

    Add cauliflower to saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and simmer until cauliflower is tender, about 3 minutes. Transfer mixture and pickling juices to a 1-quart jar. Let cool slightly, cover, and chill. Serve within 1 month.

    3 min

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