Whole Spices – any of the following: coriander seeds, fennel seeds, mustard seeds, celery seeds, black peppercorns, allspice, clove, cumin seeds, dill seeds, star anise.
Garlic cloves and Onion slices
Fresh herbs
Fresh Chillies - if you fancy a little spice
Pickling liquid
Vinegar – white vinegar, white wine vinegar or Apple cider vinegar
Water – to dilute the vinegar
Salt – for flavor and to help preserve.
Sugar- It helps to balance the vinegar flavor.
Wash and prep your vegetables
Fill up your jars with veggies, layering with whole spices, raw aromatics (onion, ginger, garlic) and herbs
While you are filling the jars, heat the pickling liquid on the stove and bring it to a boil.
Carefully pour hot the pickling liquid over the veggies, completely submerging. Leave about a ½-inch space between the top of the liquid and the lid.
Cool on the counter for a couple of hours before covering and placing the fridge.
Refrigerate 12-24 hours. They will begin to have flavor the next day, and they will taste even better after a few days.