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.

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Questions

Is Pickled Turnips keto-friendly?

A serving of Pickled Turnips carries 3 g of carbohydrate, 1 g of it fiber. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 15 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 3 percent.

How many carbs are in Pickled Turnips?

One serving (the recipe makes 16) has 3 g of carbohydrate in about 15 calories, with 0 g protein and 0 g fat, plus 1 g fiber and 320 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

How long does Pickled Turnips keep?

Refrigerate what is left of Pickled Turnips within two hours and eat it 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. Halved, the turnips drops from 2 lbs to 1 lb; doubled, it is 4 lbs. Every line in this entry carries its half and double quantity, 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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