Description
Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 5 minutes Chilling time: 24 to 48 hours Yield: 1 quart jar Course: Snack, condiment, side Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups celery stalks, cut into sticks
- 1 cup white vinegar
- 1 cup water
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 garlic cloves, sliced
- 1 teaspoon celery seeds
- 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 2 lemon slices
- 1 teaspoon prepared horseradish (optional)
Instructions
- Wash the celery and cut it into sticks that fit inside a clean, heat-safe jar.
- In a saucepan, combine the vinegar, water, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, salt, sugar, celery seeds, smoked paprika, hot sauce, and red pepper flakes.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, stirring until the sugar and salt dissolve.
- Place the celery, garlic, peppercorns, lemon slices, and optional horseradish in the jar.
- Pour the hot brine over the celery until fully covered.
- Allow the jar to cool, seal, and refrigerate.
- Chill for at least 24 to 48 hours before serving for the best flavor.