Pickled Cauliflower and Red Onion

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Pickled Cauliflower and Red Onion


Makes 1 quart
½ small head cauliflower, cut into bite-size florets
1 small red onion, sliced ¼ inch thick
1 clove garlic, thinly sliced
¾ cup red wine vinegar
¾ cup distilled white vinegar
2 tablespoons sugar
Kosher salt
1 teaspoon coriander seeds
1 wide strip lemon zest


Bring a medium pot of water to a boil. Add the cauliflower and cook until crisp-tender, about 2 minutes.  Drain and rinse under cold water until cool. Pack the cauliflower, onion and garlic into a 1-quart jar.

Make the brine: Combine the red wine vinegar, distilled white vinegar, ¾ cup water, the sugar, 1½  teaspoons salt, the coriander seeds and lemon zest in a small saucepan and bring to a boil.

Pour the hot brine into the jar and let cool completely. Cover and refrigerate overnight or up to 1 week.