Perk Up Your Meals with Quick Pickles

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My answer is always the same: Add a quick pickle! Quick pickles are simply thinly sliced vegetables that have been immersed in a seasoned vinegar. Over time (anywhere from 10 minutes to 2 hours, depending on the vegetable) they absorb the tangy flavors of the vinegar. My go-to is pickled [red onions](. I’ve always got a jar of these vibrant pickles in my fridge. I use them in tacos, burgers, sandwiches, and salads. If you’re looking for something with varied textures and a little more flavor, you’ll want to try this [escabeche](. My colleague Steve Dunn originally developed this recipe for pickling carrots, onion, and jalapeño in a coriander-and-cumin-spiked vinegar to accompany his [Tinga de Pollo (Shredded Chicken Tacos)](. This escabeche also make a great accompaniment to grilled fish or barbecue pork. And I can’t talk about quick pickles with giving a shout-out to another colleague. Annie Petito applies this method to [avocado]( to great effect. Try her [Skillet Turkey Burgers]( to see how a quick vinegar dip can transform avocados. I love them in egg sandwiches and grain salads, too. If you want to learn more, check out [this guide]( for tips on how to quickly transform vegetables such as carrots, fennel, cucumbers, and even napa cabbage into tangy, briny bites that are sure to brighten any meal. The recipes in this newsletter are free for two days Want access to every recipe, review, and video? [Start your 2-week free trial](. 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