Avocado Pickles

Ingredients

1/2 cup distilled white or cider vinegar 
1 tablespoon kosher salt 
1 tablespoon whole yellow mustard seeds 
1 teaspoon sugar 
1/2 teaspoon black peppercorns 
1 medium chile de arbol, optional 
1-2 very firm avocados, sliced 

Directions

Step 1

 Whisk together vinegar, 1/2 cup water, salt, mustard seeds, sugar, peppercorns, and chile de arbol, if desired, in a medium nonreactive pot. Bring mixture to a simmer over medium heat, stirring until sugar and salt dissolve, then let it cool to room temperature, about 20 minutes.

Step 2

 Place avocado slices in a 1-pint jar and top with the cooled brine. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour or up to 1 month.


Nutritional Information

Calories per serving 82 Fat per serving 7g Saturated fat per serving 1g Cholesterol per serving 0mg Fiber per serving 3g Protein per serving 1g Carbohydrates per serving 4g Sodium per serving 124mg Iron per serving 0mg Calcium per serving 7mg 

http://www.health.com/recipes/avocado-pickles