Sep 3, 2014

Pickled Vegetable Slaw

Pickled Vegetable Slaw is the good stuff that can turn an ordinary sandwich into sandwich nirvana! The crunchy, vinegary goodness of this vegetable slaw is good on just about anything, but I made it in an attempt to recreate a delicious sandwich I had at the Food and Wine Conference this past July!
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I know the mere mention of the word 'pickled' can start people running for the hills, but WAIT!! Sit back down and hear me out, because you have not lived until you've had a mouthwatering Vietnamese Style Pork Sandwich with the crunchy tang of Pickled Vegetable Slaw. Oh my it's killing me just thinking about how good it is!

That sandwich recipe is coming soon, which is why you need to make the Pickled Vegetable Slaw. You'll be happy you prepared in advance for this sandwich recipe - it is a treat to your taste buds! UPDATE: Here is the Vietnamese Pork Sandwich Recipe

Don't get me wrong, this slaw is not only good on my sandwich recipe, it is also fantastic on hot dogs, hamburgers, tacos, forks... you name it!


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Here's a sneak peak of that sandwich I keep going on about...
Pickled Vegetable Slaw | by Life Tastes Good is the good stuff that can turn an ordinary sandwich into sandwich nirvana! #PickledVegetables #Sandwich

Is that a thing of beauty or what?!! It's coming soon. You'll also need the bread recipe if you want to make the sandwich just like I did. I used a recipe for a Vietnamese Baguette that is super soft with a thin outer crust with just the right amount of crisp! It's the perfect bread in which to wrap all of these delightful flavors! If you aren't in to making the bread too, you can always pick up a loaf at the bakery, but make the bread! It's worth it!!

Pickled Vegetable Slaw | by Life Tastes Good is the good stuff that can turn an ordinary sandwich into sandwich nirvana! #PickledVegetables #Sandwich

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Pickled Vegetable Slaw

Life Tastes Good
Published 09/03/2014
Pickled Vegetable Slaw

Ingredients

  • 2 cups white vinegar
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 2 tablespoons kosher salt
  • 2 cups daikon, julienned (Daikon is typically available in Asian markets, but if you are unable to find it I recommend using jicama)
  • 1 cup carrots, julienned
  • 1/2 of an English cucumber with some skin left, sliced and cut in half

Instructions

  1. Julienne the vegetables with a Mandoline and place them in a container that can stand heat, such as a mason jar.
  2. Combine 2 cups white vinegar, 1/4 cup sugar, and 2 tablespoons kosher salt in a sauce pan over medium heat. Stir until all the sugar and salt is dissolved.
  3. Pour the hot vinegar mixture over the vegetables in the mason jar. Allow this mixture to pickle for at least an hour, but over night is better and will produce much better flavor. Don't get me wrong, the pickled veggies are good after an hour, so if you are crunched for time don't be shy! Allow to cool before storing in the refrigerator. Enjoy!
Prep Time: 20 mins.
Cook time: 5 mins.
Total time: 25 mins.

Tags: Pickled, Vegetables, Slaw, Julienne, Mandoline, Sandwich, Topping, Vinegar, Salad, Asian

Recipe inspired by The Food Network's Vietnamese Pork Sandwich Recipe

26 comments:

  1. Oh YUM, that could be used in so many recipes or for me just eaten right out of the jar!!

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  2. I seriously love pickled veggies. Thanks for sharing, can't wait to try.

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  3. Marion, I have all these ingredients ready to take the plunge. Thanks for this creative way to get veggies into our day. I'd love to see this recipe at #theWeekendSocial. Thursday 9:00 PM EST. We pin too. http://www.theKitchenChopper.com

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    1. Thanks, KC! I'll try to check it out. have a great week!!

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  4. This sounds terrific and could be used in soooo many ways!!

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  5. mmmm....love pickled veggies! I just made some pickles the other day. I'd love these on a sandwich or burger!

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    1. Sandwiches and burgers are my favorite way to enjoy these! Oh and hot dogs too - yummm! Thanks, Renee!

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  6. I absolutely love this, beautiful photos also! I really like how simple this is to prepare.

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  7. Great idea! How long will these keep after they are sealed?

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    1. We aren't canning these for long term storage, but these will keep for a week in the fridge (if they last that long!) haha I hope that helps! Thanks for stopping by, Tessa! ~Marion

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  8. Oh yeah, I would replace the jicama with daikon radish.

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    1. That is a very good choice as well, Judy! I've made it with daikon and it is just as delicious. Thanks for stopping by :)

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  9. Forgive my naivete, but do they pickle on the counter or in the fridge?

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    1. Julie, you'll want to allow it to cool down before refrigerating, so initially you can leave it on the counter until cooled and then refrigerate. I hope that helps! Thanks for stopping by :)

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  10. Jicima and daikin were unavailable so I substituted Turnip. I'm very pleased with the result. Thanks for the recipe.

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    1. Turnip is a great idea! Thanks for sharing, John, and I'm so glad you like it! Happy New Year :)

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  11. i love pickled vegetables ... but i live in a small (and well busy) flat so i don't make them myself, but i enjoy them whenever i can eat them :)

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    1. They are a treat for sure :) Thanks for stopping by today, Pascal. Have a wonderful week!

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  12. Is the recipe very sweet? Can the sugar be cut back? Thanks

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    1. Hi Colleen, No, it's not overly sweet at all. The tanginess of the vinegar needs the sweetness of the sugar so it's not overwhelming. That being said, you could probably play around with the sugar amount to find something that works for you. Make the vinegar/sugar pickling solution and give it a little taste. It is supposed to be vinegary, but if it is too much, then you should add more sugar to offset it if you don't want that mouth puckering tanginess. I hope that helps. Let me know if you end up reducing the sugar. I'd love to hear about it. Have a super weekend ~Marion

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