From Maggie's Farm

This sounds refreshing as the weather warms 🌞. Have you quick-pickled fresh veggies this way?

🥒🌶️ Low-Carb Pickled Celery Snack 🧄✨

Crunchy celery sticks soaked in a tangy, garlicky brine with a hint of spice—perfect for a refreshing low-carb snack.

Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 5 minutes
Total time: 15 minutes (plus chilling)
Yield: 1 quart jar

Ingredients:

* 1 large bunch celery, cut into jar-length sticks
* 1 1/2 cups white vinegar
* 1 1/2 cups water
* 1 tablespoon kosher salt
* 1 teaspoon sugar (optional)
* 2 cloves garlic, smashed
* 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
* 1/2 teaspoon black peppercorns
* 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
* 1/2 teaspoon dill seeds

Instructions:

1. Pack the celery sticks tightly into a clean quart mason jar.
2. Add garlic, mustard seeds, peppercorns, red pepper flakes, and dill seeds.
3. In a small saucepan, combine vinegar, water, salt, and sugar.
4. Heat until the salt dissolves completely.
5. Carefully pour the hot brine over the celery until fully submerged.
6. Let the jar cool to room temperature.
7. Seal and refrigerate for at least 24 hours before eating for best flavor.

Pro Tip:

Add sliced jalapeños or fresh dill sprigs to the jar for extra kick and flavor.

Oh now I’m always down for a famous house dressing from a charming Manhattan resto.

You, too?

This perfect vinaigrette recipe comes from Via Carota, the charming West Village restaurant in Manhattan. https://nyti.ms/4roFSIa