Pickled Turnips

Name: Pickled Turnips
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 16 servings
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 2 lbs purple top turnips, batoned; 1 small red beet, sliced; 4 garlic cloves, peeled; 3 cups water; 1 cup distilled white vinegar; 2 tbsp coarse sea salt

Crisp turnip batons pickled with red beet for a distinct pink hue and sharp, tangy flavor. Ideal as a crunchy condiment for sandwiches, wraps, and grilled meats.

20 minEasyServes 1615 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 lbs purple top turnips, batoned
1 small red beet, sliced
4 garlic cloves, peeled
3 cups water
1 cup distilled white vinegar
2 tbsp coarse sea salt

Instructions

1

Combine 3 cups water, 1 cup distilled white vinegar, and 2 tbsp coarse sea salt in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring until the salt dissolves fully.
2

Remove brine from heat and allow it to cool slightly for 5 minutes.
3

Pack 2 lbs batoned purple top turnips, 1 small sliced red beet, and 4 peeled garlic cloves tightly into a clean glass jar.
4

Pour the warm brine over the vegetables, completely submerging them.
5

Seal the jar, cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 5 days before serving.

Questions

How long does Pickled Turnips keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat uncovered in a 400 F oven (or an air fryer) for a few minutes to bring the crust back; the microwave softens it.

Can I halve or double Pickled Turnips?

Yes. As written it serves 16. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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