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 mins
Cook Time 0 minutes mins
pickling time 1 day d
Total Time 1 day d 15 minutes mins
Course preserving/storing food
Cuisine American
Servings 0
Calories 1414 kcal
- 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
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.
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.
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