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Sweet and Spicy Refrigerator Rhubarb Pickles

Rose Lemere
this easy pickled rhubarb recipe comes together in less 30min and uses simple ingredients to create a delicious sweet, and spicy final product. And the best part is this recipe requires zero canning!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
pickling time 1 day
Total Time 1 day 15 minutes
Course preserving/storing food
Cuisine American
Servings 0
Calories 1414 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup white vinegar
  • 1 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 5 bay leaves
  • 2 tbsp mustard seeds
  • 2 tsp ground coriander
  • 1 tsp ground cardamom
  • 1 tsp allspice
  • 1 tsp whole cloves
  • 2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 tsp ground ginger
  • fresh rhubarb stalks

Instructions
 

Before you start, prepare your pickle jars. I like to use mason jars, but any glass jar that a canning lid fit on will work as well.

  • Wash and dry your rhubarb stalks. Then using a sharp knife cut the stalks into 1-2 inch pieces. I like to cut my at an angle but you can cut them however you like.
  • Pack the pieces into your prepared jars, leaving a 1-inch gap at the top.
  • Divide the mustard seeds and red pepper flakes between the jars. And Set them aside while you prepare your pickling liquid.
  • In a small saucepan combine the vinegars, sugar, cinnamon stick, bay leaves, coriander, cardamom, allspice, cloves, and ginger.
  • Over medium-low heat cook the mixture, whisking often until the sugar has completely dissolved and the mixture is near boiling.
  • Once the mixture is hot, strain out the cinnamon stick, bay leaves, and whole cloves.
  • Pour the hot brine into the jars until it covers the rhubarb pieces.
  • Screw on the jar lids and allow them to cool slightly before moving them to the refrigerator.
  • Allow the pickled rhubarb to sit in the fridge for at least 24 hours before serving. To get the best flavor I would recommend letting them sit for 3 days.

Notes

You can use all white vinegar OR  all apple cider vinegar for this recipe.
 
Refrigerator rhubarb pickles will last for at least 2-3 months. However, your jars may seal when you transfer them to the fridge and if they do they will last indefinitely. Just be sure to always get your pickles for mold, strange-looking spots, or peculiar odors before eating.
 
If you are sensitive to spice feel free to cut out the crushed red pepper.

Nutrition

Calories: 1414kcalCarbohydrates: 319gProtein: 7gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 95mgPotassium: 561mgFiber: 9gSugar: 302gVitamin A: 1247IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 203mgIron: 5mg
Keyword canning, pickling, rhubarb
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