Trim Brussel Sprouts and Boil
Take 2 cups of brussels and remove stems. Then remove outer leaves that are rusted or hardened
Then cut in half.
Rinse under cold water.
To a medium pot add 4 cups of water and 1 tbsp of Morton Kosher salt; Bring to a boil.
Once boiling, add your halved brussels and allow to boil for 4 minutes; Then strain.
Add as many halved brussels as you can to your mason jar.
Brine Ingredients for Pickled Brussel Sprouts (Frog Balls)
*This is for a small batch.
- 1 Cup White Vinegar
- 1 Cup Water
- 2/3 Cup White Sugar
- 1 Tbsp Mustard Seed
- 1 Tbsp Celery Seed
- 1/3 Tsp Turmeric
Making Frog Ball Brine Liquid
To a medium pot add the listed ingredients and bring to a boil.
Once boiling, take off heat.
Ladle or pour brine liquid over the Brussel sprouts.
Fill to the top.
Cover the mason jar with your lid and allow to cool.
Once cooled, store in your refrigerator. Flavors will improve overnight.
Pickled Frog Balls (Brussel Sprouts)
Tangy, Sweet, and Crunchy
Ingredients
Boiling Brussel Sprouts to Soften
- 2 cups Brussel Sprouts
- 4 Cups Water
- 1 tbsp Morton Kosher Salt
Brine Liquid
- 1/3 Tsp Turmeric
- 1 Cup White Vinegar
- 1 Cup Water
- 1 Tbsp Celery Seed
- 1 Tbsp Mustard Seed
- 2/3 Cup White Sugar
Instructions
Trimming and Boiling Brussels
- Take brussels and remove stems and rusted, hard leaves.2 cups Brussel Sprouts
- Halve brussels.
- Bring 4 cups of salted water to a boil.1 tbsp Morton Kosher Salt
- Boil brussels for 4 minutes and then strain.
- Add halves brussels to a mason jar.
Making Brine Liquid
- Add brine ingredients to a medium pot and bring to a boil.1/3 Tsp Turmeric, 1 Cup White Vinegar, 1 Cup Water, 1 Tbsp Celery Seed, 1 Tbsp Mustard Seed, 2/3 Cup White Sugar
- Once boiling, take off heat.
- Ladle or pour brine liquid over brussel sprouts.
- Cover mason jar with lid and allow to cool. Once cooled, store in refrigerator. Flavor will improve overnight.
Notes
These frog balls are meant to be eaten in a few days – hence the small batch.
4 comments
Claudia
Would pickling spice work in this recipe?
Dylan Clay
Hi Claudia!
So it really depends on your pickling spice and what’s actually in it; Some are more robust than others with things like allspice, bay leaves, cinnamon, etc.
Yours may very well include mustard seed too, which my recipe uses. Likely you’ll also miss out on the celery seed as not many pickling spices use it.
But definitely test and let me know!
-Dylan Clay
Maria
Found these on Pinterest
Big fan!
Added to my own recipe cards.
Thanks Dylan!
Dylan Clay
Glad you liked them Maria!