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Pickled snap pea in a jar with red lid.

Crunchy Pickled Snap Peas

In a world where we’re constantly searching for unique flavors and creative ways to preserve our favorite seasonal produce, pickled snap peas have emerged as a surprising star.
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Course: Condiment, Snack
Cuisine: American, French
Servings: 16 servings
Calories: 17kcal
Author: Carolyn Thomas

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • 4 Wide-Mouth Pint Jars & Lids
  • 4 Fermentation Weights

Ingredients

  • 2 Tablespoons sea salt
  • 4 cups filtered water
  • 6 cups sugar snap peas about 1 ½ pounds
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • herbs optional
  • 2 teaspoons red pepper flakes optional

Instructions

  • Make the brine by warming water on the stove and adding salt. Stir until salt is dissolved, then set aside to cool to room temperature.
  • Place one clove of garlic and one sprig of your chosen herbs in each jar. Add ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes to each jar (if using).
  • Fill each jar up to the shoulders with peas – about 1 ¼ cups of peas in each. Homesteading Hack: This is easiest to do by holding the jar sideways and layering peas on their sides, then filling in any gaps once the peas are snug on all sides. Leave at least 1 ½ inches of headspace.
  • Pour brine over veggies until peas are entirely covered.
  • Use fermentation weights (or another method) to submerge and cover your peas. No peas should be above the line of the brine.
  • Loosely cover your jar with a lid.
  • Store at room temperature, out of sunlight, for 1-2 weeks. Longer fermentation will result in more acidic peas, shorter will give you less acid. The brine will likely become cloudy; that is totally normal in fermentation. Homesteading Hack: You may want to put your jars on a plate or in a shallow pan to catch any brine overflow.
  • Begin tasting the peas after one week. Once they are to your liking, seal the jar and place it in the refrigerator or other cold storage where you keep your ferments. Peas will be ready to eat after two days in cold storage.

Notes

Now that you know how to make crunchy pickled snap peas, you can fully enjoy their refreshing taste and tangy flavors. Get creative with your seasonings and enjoy these delicious pickled peas all year round!

Nutrition

Serving: 0.5cup | Calories: 17kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.02g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Sodium: 881mg | Potassium: 82mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 474IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg
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