I never heard of the concept of a pickling picnic until recently when I browsed the latest issue of Better Homes and Garden. As summer comes to an end (I hate to even acknowledge this fact!) – I thought this is a great way to continue to enjoy the season’s produce even after summer is over!

In fact, you can make this a fun event with your friends where each person is assigned a task – like an assembly line!

First step: pick the produce.

Next, measure the ingredients. Third step: wash, cut and slice. Final step: pack in jars.

Once pickled and packed, these are easy to carry and enjoy at a fall picnic!

Here are some pickling recipes that are easy to make:

Napa Cabbage and Apple Slaw

Cider

1 cup cider vinegar
1 cup sugar
Boil the vinegar and sugar together until they reach the consistency of syrup. Refrigerate.

Slaw

½ head Napa Cabbage
2 Granny Smith apples
2 stalks celery, thinly sliced
½ small onion (about 1/3 cup), tiny dice
2 teaspoon celery seed
Cider from above

Combine all ingredients and dress with ½ cup (or to taste) the cider. Refrigerate.

Recipe from: NPR.org

Carrot Pickles

1 pound baby carrots, trimmed and peeled
1 1/3 distilled vinegar
1 cup water
3 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon kosher salt
2 teaspoon dill seed
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Combine all the ingredients and bring to a boil. Simmer until the carrots are cooked but still crunchy. Let cool, then refrigerate.

Recipe from: NPR.org

Pickled Cucumbers

1 English cucumber
1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar
2 teaspoons sugar
2 teaspoons chopped fresh dill
Coarse salt

Cut cucumber crosswise into 3 equal pieces, cut each piece lengthwise into eighths.

In a large bowl, whisk together vinegar, sugar, dill and 1 teaspoon salt. Add the cucumber spears, toss. Let stand at room temperature for 1 hour.

Recipe from: MarthaStewart.com

Find more pickled recipe inspiration, on my Pinterest Board: Pickling Recipes!

Image Credits: Pickled Radishes and Beets | Pickled Green Tomatoes | Pickled Vegetables

Post by: Rekha Krishnamurthi | ETSY Shop: DivineNYCo | Website: www.divineny.com