Homemade pickles are a great way to add a little something extra to your meals and we are loving pickled radishes at the moment. Radishes are such an underrated vegetable, and pickling them takes away that strong pepper flavor which you might have been put off of before and made with just a few ingredients. We love adding pickled radishes to noodle bowls, burgers, salads and sandwiches.
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We are 100% in our pickling era at the moment. It started with our Quick Pickled Cucumbers and Quick Pickled Red Onions and now we are seeing how many different vegetables we can pickle! Watch this space for more recipes. Sweet, sour, with a bit of crunch - this pickled radish recipe is a favorite.
My kids are not huge radish fans, so I wondered if they would enjoy them more if I pickled them. They did! Not only does pickling them give them that sharp vinegar flavor, but it takes away the strong pepper flavor too.
There are so many different ways to use these pickled radishes and lots of other things you can add to the jar too.
Looking for more radish recipes? Check out our easy Cucumber and Radish Salad, convenient Easy Salad Jars or our tasty Rocket Salad.
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Ingredients and Substitutions
A full ingredients list, along with US Customary and Metric measurements, can be found in the recipe card at the end of this post.
- Vinegar - We used pickling vinegar, but you can use apple cider vinegar or just a cheap white vinegar. You could use rice vinegar, but then leave the sugar out as it will be sweet enough.
- Salt - Generously season. This needs a good amount of salt to pickle them.
- Sugar - This is optional, but it takes a bit of the sharp tang from the vinegar and gives it a nice sweet and salty balance.
- Radishes - The star of the show here. You can use radishes that are a little past their best, as it's a great way to bring them back to life. We used red radishes, but any variety would work.
Variations
We kept these pickled radishes simple with just a few ingredients. But in with the vinegar mixture you could add some mustard seeds and whole peppercorns too.
You don't just have to add radishes to the jar. You can pickle a few different things at the same time. Why not add in some diced celery and scallions (spring onions) too?
You could add some fresh dill into the mix, because that's a herb that pairs really well with radish.
How To Pickle Radishes
- Step 1: Thinly slice the radishes.
- Step 2: In a saucepan, add the water, vinegar, salt and sugar. Bring to the boil and then leave to cool.
- Step 3: Put the radish slices into a large, airtight jar.
- Step 4: Pour in the cooled pickling liquid. Make sure to cover all of the radishes.
- Step 5: Close the lid and put into the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
Crunch Tip
A little tip for if you want your quick pickled radishes to be extra crunchy. When they are sliced, put them in a large bowl of ice cubes for about 30 minutes. Drain them and then pat them dry and add them to the jar with the brine. You will have extra crunchy radishes.
How to Serve Pickled Radishes
The great thing about this pickled radish recipe is that there are so many different ways that you can use them. Personally, I would just eat them out of the jar! I just love that sharp tangy flavor.
My favorite way to use them is on top of a Noodle Bowl. But, if you want to use them in something, then you can't go wrong with a sandwich. Try our Lettuce Wrap Sandwiches, Chicken Mayo Sandwich or Loaded Tuna Sandwich. They are so good on Avocado Toast too!
You can't go wrong with pickled radishes on a burger too. Try our Air Fryer Burgers or Baked Chicken Burgers. They are also amazing on our Pulled Pork Tacos.
And, of course, they always make up part of our Picky Plates.
Dannii's Top Tips
- For some added spice, why not add some slices of jalapeno to the radishes?
- If you like your pickles a little less tangy, then you can use less vinegar and more water. But you still need a good amount of vinegar to pickle them.
- If you like sweeter pickles, then you can add more sugar.
- Make sure to push all the radishes down in the jar once you have added the brine so that they are all submerged in the liquid.
- Use a mandoline to slice your radishes super thin and make the process much quicker.
Frequently Asked Questions
These will last in the fridge for about 2 weeks. The longer you leave them, the less crisp they will be. When you have eaten them all, you can reuse the brine 2-3 times. Just keep adding more radish slices and keeping them in the fridge. Then you will need to throw the brine away and start again.
You need a wide mouth jar with an airtight lid with a seal. We love these Kilner 1 Liter Jars.
More Quick Vegan Recipes
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Recipe
Quick Pickled Radishes
Ingredients
- 500 g (1.1 lb) Radishes
- 500 ml (2 cups) Water
- 250 ml (1 cups) Pickle vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Sea salt
- 1 teaspoon Sugar
Instructions
- Thinly slice 500 g Radishes.
- In a saucepan, add 500 ml Water, 250 ml Pickle vinegar, 1 teaspoon Sea salt and 1 teaspoon Sugar. Bring to the boil and then leave to cool.
- Put the radish slices into a large, airtight jar.
- Pour in the cooled pickling liquid. Make sure to cover all of the radishes.
- Close the lid and put into the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
Recipe Tips
- For some added spice, why not add some slices of jalapeno to the radishes?
- If you like your pickles a little less tangy, then you can use less vinegar and more water. But you still need a good amount of vinegar to pickle them.
- If you like sweeter pickles, then you can add more sugar.
- Make sure to push all the radishes down in the jar once you have added the brine so that they are all submerged in the liquid.
- Use a mandoline to slice your radishes super thin and make the process much quicker.
Nutritional Information
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The nutritional information provided is approximate and is calculated using online tools. Information can vary depending on various factors, but we have endeavoured to be as accurate as possible.
As all appliances vary, cooking times are a guide. Please note that by changing the serving size, the cooking time may also need to be altered.
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