Garbage Pickles Recipe

These addictive Garbage Pickles are a revelation! Forget everything you think you know about radishes – these pickled beauties boast a surprisingly unique flavor profile that will leave you craving more. The name? It's all about the initial fermenting smell, which is quickly forgotten once you taste the incredibly crisp, tangy, and slightly sweet result. A low-calorie, crunchy snack perfect for the whole family, these easy-to-make pickles are a fantastic homemade gift, too! Get ready for a flavor explosion!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Calories 4.5 kcal
Protein 0g
Rating 3.3 (3 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Garbage Pickles

  • Red Radish
  • 2-3 cloves garlic
  • 1 cup water

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How to Make Garbage Pickles

  1. Trim both ends of each radish and cut them into quarters.
  2. Pack the radish quarters tightly into a small-mouth pint jar (or several, depending on the amount of radishes), evenly spacing 2-3 cloves of garlic around the jar.
  3. Prepare the brine: In a saucepan, combine 1 cup water, 1/4 cup pickling salt, and 1/4 cup white vinegar. Bring to a simmer, stirring until the salt is dissolved. Remove from heat and let cool completely.
  4. Pour the cooled brine over the radishes in the jar, ensuring they are fully submerged. Leave about 1/2 inch headspace at the top.
  5. Securely cap the jar.
  6. Turn the jar upside down and place it in the refrigerator for at least 3 weeks to pickle. (You can leave them longer for a more intense flavor!)
  7. You'll notice the vinegar's magic at work—the red skin on the radishes will gradually break down, resulting in a beautiful pink hue throughout the pickles and brine.
  8. Once the pickling period is complete, store the Garbage Pickles in the refrigerator. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

0g

Fat

0g

Carbs

0g