Five Easy Pickling Recipes to Help You Preserve the Spring Farmers Market Bounty

Last Updated April 06, 2019
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The farmers markets are bursting with late winter and early spring produce, make your haul last longer with these easy-to-make pickles.

There is something just plain fancy about homemade pickled produce. Love sweet, sour, or extra spicy? Pickled veg can be tailored to suit your taste by adjusting the sugar or vinegar levels and adding extra spices. The crunchy results are perfect in salads, alongside rich meat dishes, or as the perfect garnish for your bloody Mary.

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