40 Foods You Can Pickle

A classic pickle that's ready in just three days, this recipe is great for using extra garden cucumbers during the summer months. 

Not too sweet and not too tart, these peach pickles are a unique Southern recipe. Spoon over ice cream, chop into chutneys, or eat as-is for a snack. 

"We made this recipe and it turned out great," says user zimagirll. "Very easy recipe to follow."

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Cucumbers, onions, and green bell peppers are pickled in this sweet and sour brine. Turmeric is the secret ingredient to giving the pickles a golden hue. 

"I love the slight sweetness they have — I will never buy store bought pickled jalapeños again," says user Morgan Luce.

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Perfect for garnishing a bloody mary, these pickled asparagus spears get a boost of flavor from mustard seed, chili pepper flakes, and dill seed.

A staple of El Salvadorian meals, this tangy slaw pairs beautifully with everything from pupusas to tamales. 

"When my daughter said they were fantastic I new they were good, she is EXTREMELY picky!" says recipe reviewer Penney Goodwin. 

"My great grandmother used to make these pickles for us every Christmas," says user Miss Lisa, "They are unusual, but they taste incredible."

Don't settle for store-bought pickled eggs. This homemade version uses pickling spices, garlic, and bay leaves for a boost of flavor. 

Roasting the peppers before pickling makes them extra tender and infuses a delicious smoky flavor.

"These are so good and easy to make," says user SaraK. "What a great snack!"

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Serve up a side of pickled garlic with your next batch of homemade sushi. 

"This was used as a pickled eggs recipe at Michigan Tech," says recipe creator harborspringscook. "It's great when served with a cold beer, eh!"

Great over soft goat cheese, or as an alternative to chutney, these pickled blueberries are lightly spiced with cinnamon, cloves, and allspice.

You just need five ingredients for these tangy onions. Slap them in sandwiches, toss onto tacos, and use them as a colorful side for your next cheese plate.

This bright combo of carrots and daikon radish is great to have on-hand for a variety of dishes. They add crunch to banh mi, spring rolls, and noodle bowls.  

A little spicy, a little sour, these Brussels sprouts stay just the right amount of crunchy after pickling.

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If you like hot sauce on your eggs, then this is the recipe for you. Sriracha is the secret ingredient to this bright red brine.

"Sections of corn are pickled on the cob," says recipe creator TRISH. "A great recipe for preserving fresh corn from the summer to enjoy later in the year."

Rainbow carrots in shades of purple, orange, yellow, and white make a beautiful pickle. 

You probably already have all the ingredients on-hand to make this easy pickled mushrooms recipe, which mainly uses pantry staples.

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Tarragon, lemon zest, and dill seeds add zesty flavor to these pickled snap peas.

Have your brine pull double-duty by pickling both eggs and beets together. "These are the best I have ever eaten," says user Judy. "My husband loved them."

Malt vinegar gives these pickled onions a distinctive tang. Serve on cheeseboards, sliced in sandwiches, or inside a Gibson cocktail.

While apples might not be the first piece of produce you think about pickling, they make a surprisingly satisfying sweet and sour snack.

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"I have not found 'quality' hot giardiniera since I left home," says recipe reviewer SusanD. "I've even resorted to having some Chicago style restaurants ship me their giardiniera but I honestly have to say that this recipe tops the best of the giardiniera I've ever tasted!"

Fennel's natural anise-like flavor pairs well in a sweet and tangy brine of white wine vinegar with sugar.

"Love this recipe!" says user Naomie Moore. "Took no time at all and are delicious."

A great way to keep avocados lasting longer, this recipe pickles ones that are slightly under ripened and they'll keep well in the fridge for almost a week.

"An excellent recipe for canning peppers from the garden," says user Darlene Propst. "We are very happy with the flavor and ease of this recipe!"

Pickling garlic tamps down on the veggie's pungent nature. Be sure to keep the pickling liquid on-hand afterwards to make flavorful salad dressings.

When your summer garden is overflowing with zucchinis, this recipe is to the rescue. They're surprisingly similar to traditional cucumber pickles.

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Don't waste your watermelon rind after you've eaten all the juicy fruit inside! Pickling the rind results in a sweet and sour pickle that's a Southern staple.

Next time you're grilling dinner, throw on a few extra veggies before pickling them. The smoky flavor permeates the brine to create an irresistible pickle.

Reviewers describe these chipotle-infused eggs as surprisingly mild, so everyone in the family can enjoy one.

The key to this relish is Peppadew® peppers, which add a distinct sweet and spicy flavor.

"A staple in the Middle East, pickled turnips are the perfect addition to many dishes or wonderful on their own," says recipe creator Oh Tri Goodness.

Have squash on-hand throughout the fall and winter by pickling your summertime bounty.

Great for eating as a tangy snack, you can skip the step of cutting carrots by using baby carrots in the pickle recipe.