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Jar of pickled radishes on a wood table with a blue background and crushed red peppers in a teaspoon

Quick Pickled Radishes

Quick Pickled Radishes are a fun way to add a little extra zing to your meals. They take less than 30 minutes to make and add great to throw onto just about anything!

Course cooking component
Cuisine American
Keyword condiments, pickled radishes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Calories 16 kcal
Author India

Ingredients

  • 1 bunch radishes (about 10 oz), leafy greens and roots removed, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup rice wine vinegar
  • 1/2 cup distilled white vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper optional
  • 2 garlic cloves optional

Instructions

  1. Combine the rice wine vinegar, distilled white vinegar, honey, kosher salt, and crushed red pepper in a large jar with a tight fitting lid. Shake until mostly dissolved. Set aside.

  2. Remove the leafy greens and roots from the radishes. Slice about 1/8" thin using a mandolin or with a sharp knife. Bring two cups of water to boil in a sauce pan. Place the radishes and garlic cloves in a colander and slowly pour the boiling water over to par blanch. Pat to dry.

  3. Add the radishes to the jar with the vinegar liquid. If necessary, add some additional vinegar to cover all the radishes. Rest for 20 minutes before using.

  4. Once cool, store in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.

Recipe Notes

  1. You can use these Quick Pickled Radishes after they rest for 20 minutes, but I prefer these after they’ve been in the pickling solution for a few days. They will keep for up to two weeks but are best used within the first week.
  2. Sprinkle a few of these where ever you want to add a little bit more flavor! I love to sprinkle a few of these on top of Tequila Lime Chicken Tacos, Slow Cooker/Instant Pot Chicken Tinga, or Chicken Tinga Stuffed Sweet Potatoes.
  3. Using a mandolin makes slicing the radishes so quick and easy. I use this De Buyer mandolin, but honestly wish I had this more affordable one since I don’t use the extra features as much as I thought I would. I typically use a pair of safety gloves as a precaution so I don’t knick myself! If you don’t have a mandolin, you can carefully slice the radishes with a sharp knife.
  4. The garlic and crushed red pepper are completely optional. Omit the crushed red pepper so it isn't spicy and omit the garlic if desired.