Lunch: Basic Quick Pickle Brine

Recipe by /http://www.epicurious.com/contributors/katherine-sacks We kept this basic pickle brine simple so it can be used with virtually any vegetable. For more flavor punch, swap in different vinegars or add additional spices.

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Apple Cider Vinegar

Health and fertility benefits of Basic Quick Pickle Brine

Apple cider vinegar will improve your body's sensitivity to insulin (Reference: http://care.diabetesjournals.org/content/27/1/281.full)

Ingredients

2 cups apple cider vinegar
1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons kosher salt
1 tablespoon black peppercorns
1 tablespoon mustard seeds
10 medium carrots (about 1 1/2 pounds), peeled, quartered, sliced crosswise into 3-inch segments

Instructions

Bring vinegar, sugar, salt, peppercorns, mustard seeds, and 2 cups water to a boil in a medium pot over high heat, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer 10 minutes.
Place carrots in a heatproof resealable container or jar (divide among several containers if necessary). Pour hot brining liquid over carrots. Let cool to room temperature, then cover and chill at least 2 hours before serving.

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