Enjoy the tangy and crunchy taste of homemade Mustard Pickles with this simple recipe. Made with fresh vegetables and a flavorful mustard sauce, these pickles are perfect as a condiment or as a side dish. They add a burst of flavor to sandwiches and burgers. This recipe is easy to follow and the pickles can be ready within an hour. Impress your friends and family with this classic American pickle recipe.
Ingredients
- 4 cucumbers
- 2 bell peppers (red and green)
- 2 onions
- 2 carrots
- 1 cup cauliflower florets
- 1 cup green beans
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup vinegar
- 1/4 cup mustard
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 teaspoon celery seeds
- 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
Directions
- Wash and chop all the vegetables into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large pot, combine sugar, vinegar, mustard, salt, turmeric, celery seeds, and mustard seeds.
- Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring until the sugar has dissolved completely.
- Add the chopped vegetables to the pot and bring back to a boil.
- Reduce the heat and let the mixture simmer for 10 minutes, or until the vegetables are slightly tender.
- Remove the pot from heat and let it cool for a few minutes.
- Transfer the mustard pickles to clean, sterilized jars, leaving about 1/2 inch of headspace.
- Seal the jars tightly and let them cool to room temperature.
- Refrigerate the pickles for at least 24 hours before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
- Enjoy the tangy and crunchy mustard pickles as a condiment or side dish!
