Mastering Skills Series: Quick Pickling

Make the most of your garden’s abundance in this practical, flavor-packed demonstration class focused on quick pickling. You’ll learn how to transform fresh vegetables into bright, crisp additions for everyday meals while mastering the essentials behind successful brining.

We’ll cover how to build a balanced quick brine, why consistent cuts matter for texture and flavor, when to blanch for best results, and how to choose between hot and cold brines depending on the vegetable and desired outcome. You’ll taste a variety of quick-pickled vegetables and gain ideas for using them, from boosting salads and sandwiches to serving them as colorful sides with any meal.