This is your foolproof guide to crisp, tangy, homemade pickles with Thermomix® Cutter+ and Vac-U-Seal Jars.  

Pickling isn’t just a foodie trend — it’s one of the easiest ways to boost flavour, reduce food waste and add something zingy to your meals with barely any effort. And when you bring Thermomix® into the mix, it becomes quicker, safer and more consistent than ever. 

Whether you’re a pickle lover, meal-prep fan or looking for a new way to preserve your produce, this is your go-to guide for pickling at home… the easy way. 

Benefits of pickling 

Pickling is the ultimate kitchen win. It helps you: 

And with Thermomix®, you can make a perfect brine every time — no guesswork, no watching the stove, no boiling over. 

Step 1: Make the perfect brine in Thermomix® 

Every great pickle starts with great brine. With precise temperature control, Thermomix® heats your vinegar, water, sugar and salt to the exact level needed to dissolve everything evenly. No hot spots, no gritty sugar, no burnt fingers. Just perfect brine, ready in minutes. 

Try this quick master brine: 

250 g vinegar (white, apple cider or rice wine all work beautifully) 
250 g water 
1 tbsp sugar 
1 tbsp salt 
Optional: spices like dill seeds, mustard seeds, peppercorns, garlic, chilli  

Heat for 3 mins/90°C/speed 2 — done! 

Step 2: Slice like a pro with Cutter+ 

Even slices = even pickling. And that’s where Thermomix® Cutter+ shines. 

Choose between thin or thick slices, and thin or thick grating, depending on the veggie and the texture you’re after. Cutter+ delivers picture-perfect, consistent slices that pickle evenly and stay crisp. 

Great veggies to try: 

If you've ever battled with a mandolin (and the fear…), Cutter+ is your new best friend. 

Step 3: Pack and seal with Vac-U-Seal Jars 

Once your brine is ready and your veg is sliced, it’s time to jar it up. Vac-U-Seal Jars help lock in freshness, remove excess air and keep your pickles crisp and flavourful for longer. They’re airtight, odour-resistant and perfect for the fridge or pantry.  

Step 4: Let time work its magic

Most quick pickles are ready in as little as 30 minutes, but the flavour deepens over 12–24 hours. Just pop your sealed jars in the fridge and let the brine do the hard work. 

🥒 Need some inspiration? Try these easy combos 

All easily sliced with Cutter+. All stored beautifully in Vac-U-Seal Jars. All made quicker in Thermomix®. 

Bonus Tip: Pickling is a zero-waste hero 

Don’t throw away leftover brine! Use it for: 

Thermomix® makes repurposing and reinventing ingredients effortless — and pickling is one of the best ways to get more from what you already have.

Ready to Start Pickling? 

Grab your favourite veggies, set up your Thermomix®, slice with Cutter+ and store in Vac-U-Seal Jars. 

Once you start making your own pickles, you’ll wonder why you ever bought them.