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Sweet Hot Pickled Radishes

Published: May 4, 2017 · Modified: Nov 20, 2018 by Bowl Me Over · 24 Comments

Sweet Hot Pickled Radishes - homemade pickles are easy & delicious. Tons of flavor a great snack, yummy on a burger! 
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Sweet Hot Pickled Radishes

You guys know I love pickles, right? Yup, even after working two summers at Steinfeld's Pickle Plant when I was a teenager, I still love pickles! What I love even more is that pickled radishes are easy AND they are completely delicious!

As I said, I am a big lover of all things pickled like Refrigerator Pickles and Pickled Peppers. I've worked pickles into the recipe for Red Rice Thai Wrap (amazing!) and a fabulous recipe Cuban Sliders - what can I say I love pickles!

Never made pickles before? That's ok you can do this. These are refrigerator pickles. So all you need to do is cut up the veggies, boil the pickling liquid, pour it over everything and tuck it in the refrigerator. The fridge does all the work for you, love that!!

pickled radishes

Sweet Hot Pickled Radishes

So check out the picture below - these are watermelon radishes also known as Chinese radishes. They taste just like a regular radish, but they are super pretty aren't they?

These are watermelon radishes also known as Chinese radishes.

These are watermelon radishes also known as Chinese radishes.

I fell in love with these little gems when we were visiting our friends Ron & Michelle in New Mexico last fall. Watermelon radishes (approximately named!) are slightly spicy and run a little larger in size than your standard radish. They are bright, crunchy and delicious!

I think they are gorgeous and believe it or not, these pictures have not been enhanced - these radishes have AMAZING color!

If you plant a garden this spring, consider planting these little delicious gems! Just look for seeds for watermelon or Chinese radishes at your local garden store. Watermelon radishes are slightly spicy and super crunchy - really yummy!

To get started, the first step is thinly slicing the radishes - no fancy radishes? No problem, use regular radishes, carrots or cucumbers - you can use almost any type of root vegetable! Slice the radishes and pile them into a jar, packing the jar tightly.

I don't use a fancy mandolin to slice the vegetables. Just a knife - here's something to keep in mind - the thiner you slice the vegetable the softer the pickle will be. If you enjoy a crunchy pickle, slice them thick.

Step two is combining the pickling liquid - sugar, vinegar, water, garlic & jalapeños into a pan, bringing to a boil, simmering and then allowing it to cool. Next you'll pour it over the radishes.

After the pickling liquid is cool, pour it over the radishes, filling the jar to the top.

After the pickling liquid is cool, pour it over the radishes, filling the jar to the top.

You don't have to have a fancy jar either - any old glass jar will work as long as you are able to fit the veggies in and close it tightly. Fill the jars with the liquid to the top covering the radishes.

Seal the jars tightly and let your refrigerator do the rest of the work!

Seal the jars tightly and let your refrigerator do the rest of the work!

Then into the refrigerator they go. Technically I try to wait for a week, but I'm usually digging into the jar by the next day! The recipe below will make two jars, however when I make pickles, whether it's this recipe or one of the other recipes I've mention I usually double it. They keep in the refrigerator for months and are always a great snack!

Delicious? Yes, sweet - absolutely! Spicy with just a hint of heat. Homemade pickles are easy too! These pickles amazing! Perfect to on a burger, beautiful side dish on your buffet and a yummy snack too.

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Sweet Hot Pickled Radishes

Sweet Hot Pickled Radishes - homemade pickles are easy & delicious. Tons of flavor a great snack, yummy on a burger! 
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Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time2 mins
Total Time12 mins
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American #Vegan #Vegetarian
Servings: 50
Calories: 36kcal
Author: Deb Clark
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Ingredients

  • 3-4 bunches radishes cleaned, stems and greens removed
  • 1-2 jalapeños pepper
  • 2 tsps minced garlic
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 2 tablespoon salt
  • 1 cup white balsamic vinegar
  • 1 cup water

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Instructions

  • Start by cleaning the jars well. Invert and allow to dry completely.
  • Next prepare the jalapeños pepper. Remove and discard the seeds and veins of the pepper (if you're concerned about too much heat if you're not, leave them in!), chop finely. Mince the garlic.
  • Combine the sugar, salt, vinegar, water, garlic and pepper into pan on the stove. Turn on high and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and continue at a low boil for two minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside to cool
  • Clean the radishes, remove the root and greens. Slice thinly. Pack into jars. You'll want to pack the radishes tightly into the jars because as they begin to pickle they will shrink so pack them as tightly as possible.
  • Pour the cooled liquid into the jars. Seal tightly and refrigerate. I try and wait 1 week before using, but after 24 hours, the pickles begin to get sweet and spicy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1pickles | Calories: 36kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Sodium: 281mg | Potassium: 16mg | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 10IU | Vitamin C: 2.4mg | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 0.1mg
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Comments

  1. Sauerkraut Billy

    August 11, 2017 at 10:50 am

    5 stars
    The color of these are beautiful! I love seeing radishes, onions, and other colorful items get pickled because they really do a great job at brightening up plates of food. Thank you so much for your recipe! Can't wait to try it at home.

    Reply
    • Bowl Me Over

      August 12, 2017 at 7:31 am

      I so agree Billy! I love just about anything pickled - and I should I add I love your website! I don't think I've ever met a pickled or sauerkraut I haven't liked! 😀

      Reply
  2. Stacy Pitts

    June 09, 2017 at 12:48 pm

    Looks like there is some sort of herb/seasoning in the jars in the picture?

    Reply
    • Bowl Me Over

      June 10, 2017 at 3:36 pm

      Hey Stacy - what looks like herbs is the garlic & jalapeños. They darken a bit while cooking.

      Reply
  3. Cliona Keane

    May 10, 2017 at 3:54 am

    5 stars
    Oooooo I know lots of people who would adore these! I'll have to share the recipe with them too!

    Reply
    • Bowl Me Over

      May 10, 2017 at 8:38 pm

      Fantastic! I hope they enjoy them Cliona, thanks for stopping by!

      Reply
  4. Bintu | Recipes From A Pantry

    May 10, 2017 at 2:29 am

    5 stars
    I only have the smaller radishes to hand but would love to try pickling them too.

    Reply
    • Bowl Me Over

      May 10, 2017 at 8:38 pm

      Smaller radishes would work great, definitely give them a try Bintu!

      Reply
  5. Jane

    May 10, 2017 at 12:51 am

    I LOVE pickled radishes, but ever had these ones pickled or otherwise - they are so pretty!
    Jane x

    Reply
    • Bowl Me Over

      May 10, 2017 at 8:39 pm

      Watermelon radishes are so pretty, just love their color - thanks Jane!!

      Reply
  6. Prasanna Hede

    May 09, 2017 at 10:34 pm

    5 stars
    I have these two jars of pickled fruits in my refrigerator right now and I love to have bite on and off.This looks so good,I will definitely try!

    Reply
    • Bowl Me Over

      May 10, 2017 at 8:41 pm

      I know, just so a yummy little bite! Please let me know what you think of the recipe Prasanna!!

      Reply
  7. Catherine

    May 09, 2017 at 9:10 pm

    The radishes are so beautiful! I love to pickle my own vegetables!

    Reply
    • Bowl Me Over

      May 10, 2017 at 8:41 pm

      Wonderful! Here's another recipe to enjoy Catherine!!

      Reply
  8. Luci's Morsels

    May 09, 2017 at 8:43 pm

    5 stars
    How fun is this?! These would be such a fun little snack or treat for my next spread. I cannot wait to try this. Thanks for sharing! Luci’s Morsels | fashion. food. frivolity.

    Reply
    • Bowl Me Over

      May 10, 2017 at 8:43 pm

      They would be perfect for an antipasto spread!! Please give this recipe a try!!

      Reply
  9. Kavey

    May 06, 2017 at 10:57 am

    I love making pickles (and chutneys and jams and all kinds of preserves)! So satisfying. Loving how cute these watermelon radishes look!

    Reply
    • Bowl Me Over

      May 06, 2017 at 3:42 pm

      Me too and I agree so satisfying to make your own preserves - thank you Kavey!!

      Reply
  10. Lois

    May 05, 2017 at 10:52 am

    Don't these just look good. I love radishes

    Reply
    • Bowl Me Over

      May 05, 2017 at 7:44 pm

      I had some in the fridge when you were here I should have got them out!!

      Reply
  11. Healing Tomato

    May 04, 2017 at 7:11 am

    5 stars
    This sounds so delicious. I am a huge fan of pickling anything and I am definitely using your recipe to pickle radishes.

    Reply
    • Bowl Me Over

      May 04, 2017 at 8:02 pm

      That is awesome, enjoy Rini! I just so love anything pickled too, yum, yum, yum!!

      Reply

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