Dive into the tangy and tantalizing world of pickling with our latest roundup! From zesty seafood to crunchy veggies, we’ve gathered a variety of recipes that highlight the endless possibilities of pickling. Whether you’re a seasoned pickler or just starting out, these recipes are sure to inspire and add a delightful burst of flavor to your meals.

Pickled Shrimp

A close-up of a dish featuring shrimp mixed with sliced onions, herbs, and spices, served in a white rectangular bowl—perfect to spice up your meals with flavors inspired by easy pickled recipes.
Pickled Shrimp. Photo credit: Southern Food and Fun.

A delightful seafood twist, pickled shrimp combines tender shrimp with a tangy spiced brine. It’s an irresistible addition to snacks, salads, or charcuterie boards!
Get the Recipe: Pickled Shrimp

Pickled Red Onions

A fork lifts sliced pickled red onions from a glass jar, with leafy greens blurred in the background—an easy pickled recipe to spice up your meals.
Pickled Red Onions. Photo credit: Southern Food and Fun.

With their vibrant pink hue and sharp, slightly sweet flavor, pickled red onions are a quick and easy way to elevate tacos, sandwiches, or grain bowls.
Get the Recipe: Pickled Red Onions

Quick Pickled Garlic Dill Pickles

Quick garlic dill pickles in a jar.
Quick Pickled Garlic Dill Pickles. Photo credit: An Off Grid Life.

Crunchy and garlicky, these quick pickled dill pickles are a must-try for cucumber lovers. Enjoy them as a side, snack, or upgrade to your favorite burgers.
Get the Recipe: Quick Pickled Garlic Dill Pickles

Southern Style Pickled Shrimp

Close-up Southern Style Pickled Shrimp with lemon slices and dill on a jar.
Southern Style Pickled Shrimp. Photo credit: Retro Recipe Book.

This bold Southern classic brings plump shrimp together with zesty spices, making it a standout dish that’s delicious on its own or paired with crackers.
Get the Recipe: Southern Style Pickled Shrimp

Pink Pickled Eggs

Pink pickled eggs in half.
Pink Pickled Eggs. Photo credit: Little Frugal Homestead.

Add a pop of color to your plate with these beautifully vibrant pink pickled eggs. Their tangy flavor makes them an exciting addition to salads or as a snack.
Get the Recipe: Pink Pickled Eggs

How to Make Easy Pickled Cabbage

How to Make Easy Pickled Cabbage. Photo credit: MOON and spoon and yum.

Bright, crunchy, and full of zing! This easy pickled cabbage recipe is fantastic as a side dish or topping to liven up tacos and sandwiches.
Get the Recipe: How to Make Easy Pickled Cabbage

Spicy Pickled Onions

Overhead shot of spicy pickled onions in a glass jar.
Spicy Pickled Onions. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

Add a fiery kick to your toppings! These spicy pickled onions pack heat and tang, making every bite more exciting on burgers, wraps, or rice bowls.
Get the Recipe: Spicy Pickled Onions

Quick-pickled Russian sauerkraut

Quick-pickled Russian sauerkraut. Photo credit: At the Immigrant’s Table.

Tangy with a hint of salt, this quick-pickled Russian sauerkraut is a wonderful pairing for sausages, roasted vegetables, or hearty soups.
Get the Recipe: Quick-pickled Russian sauerkraut

Pickled Onions

Overhead shot of a jar of pink pickled onions with lime halves on the side.
Pickled Onions. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

A classic favorite, these pickled onions bring a zingy, fresh flavor to an endless variety of dishes. Add them to anything in need of a flavor boost!
Get the Recipe: Pickled Onions

Pickled Beet Cucumber Salad

Close up on beet cucumber salad with dill.
Pickled Beet Cucumber Salad. Photo credit: At the Immigrant’s Table.

Sweet, earthy beets meet crisp cucumbers in this refreshing pickled salad that’s both light and satisfying. It’s a treat for your taste buds and your eyes!
Get the Recipe: Pickled Beet Cucumber Salad

Beetroot Daikon Radish Pickled

A bowl filled with cubed beetroot pickled daikon radishes.
Beetroot Daikon Radish Pickled. Photo credit: Tiny Batch Cooking.

This combination of earthy beetroot and mildly spicy daikon radish creates a uniquely flavorful pickled medley that pairs beautifully with rice dishes.
Get the Recipe: Beetroot Daikon Radish Pickled

Chicken Mu Korean Pickled Radish

Chicken mu in a brown bowl.
Chicken Mu Korean Pickled Radish. Photo credit: Best Clean Eating.

A Korean favorite, chicken mu is a crisp, refreshing radish pickle that’s both sweet and tangy. It’s the sidekick you didn’t know you needed for fried chicken!
Get the Recipe: Chicken Mu Korean Pickled Radish

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