Pickled Things in Glass Jars

🧅 1. “Blood Moon” Pickled Red Onions

• Veggie: Thinly sliced red onions
• Add-ins: Star anise, pink peppercorns
• Color: Deep pink-magenta
• Use for: Topping meatballs, open-faced sandwiches, or fall salads.

🥕 2. “Witch’s Wands” Pickled Carrot Sticks

• Veggie: Peeled, halved carrots cut into sticks
• Add-ins: Fresh dill, juniper berries, fennel seeds
• Color: Golden-orange with foresty flecks
• Use for: Kids' snacks, cheese boards, or spooky smörgås boards.

🥒 3. “Cursed Cukes” Quick Pickled Cucumbers

• Veggie: Thinly sliced cucumber or small whole gherkins
• Add-ins: Dill, garlic, mustard seed
• Color: Vibrant green and speckled
• Use for: Classic Swedish sides or monster sandwiches.

🧄 4. “Ghost Cloves” Pickled Garlic

• Veggie: Whole peeled garlic cloves
• Add-ins: Bay leaf, black pepper, chili flakes
• Color: Pale with fiery brine
• Use for: Punchy spreads, savory sauces, or brave tasters.

🥬 5. “Dragon Scales” Pickled Red Cabbage

• Veggie: Shredded red cabbage
• Add-ins: Clove, cinnamon stick, a dash of beet juice
• Color: Royal purple with ruby highlights
• Use for: Hearty grain bowls, Halloween tacos, or spooky slaws.

🍇 Bonus: “Elven Elixirs” Pickled Grapes

• Fruit: Red or green seedless grapes
• Brine variation: Swap sugar for honey, add cinnamon stick + fresh rosemary
• Color: Shiny, surreal
• Use for: Cheese boards, roasts, or witchy mocktails.