Pickled Celery Sticks Recipe
Pickled Celery Sticks Recipe features crunchy celery preserved with garlic, herbs, vinegar, and a lightly seasoned refrigerator brine.
Ingredients
- 1 large bunch celery
- 3 garlic cloves
- 2 fresh dill sprigs
- 1 1/2 cups white vinegar
- 1 cup water
- 1 tbsp salt
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp mustard seeds
- 1 tsp black peppercorns
Instructions
- Wash the celery stalks thoroughly, remove any tough outer strings if desired, and cut them into jar-length sticks.
- Place garlic cloves, dill sprigs, mustard seeds, and peppercorns into clean glass jars before adding the celery pieces.
- Arrange the celery sticks upright inside the jars, packing them neatly while leaving enough room for the brine.
- Heat vinegar, water, salt, and sugar in a saucepan until all seasonings dissolve into a clear pickling liquid.
- Pour the warm brine over the celery sticks until they are fully covered.
- Allow the jars to cool before sealing them tightly and placing them in the refrigerator.
- Let the celery pickle for at least 24 hours before serving, giving the flavors time to develop while keeping the vegetable crisp.