Scorched Red Peppers and Celery

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      Easy

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Pickles, Illustrated: A Cookbook of 36 Recipes and Briny Miscellany

By Karen Solomon

Published 2025

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Yes, celery. It’s so, so good for pickling because of its crunch and its natural saltiness. And it’s time that this second-class vegetable got its moment centerplate. People often complain about the texture of celery, but if you peel it like a carrot and remove those tough strings, everyone changes their tune. And do you know what balances out celery perfectly? Sweet red peppers made even sweeter because you’ve caramelized them. Try these two together. They will be the stars of your next me

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