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Homemade Crunchy Pickles

Rating

Calories: 80 Calories

Macros: Proteins: 0g, Fats: 0g, Carbohydrates: 5g

Cooking time: 15 mins plus refrigeration

Recipe ingredients:

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Categories: Pickles, Snacks, Vegetarian Dishes, Easy Recipes, Preserves, Healthy Snacks, Condiments, Appetizers, Weekend Projects, Family Favorites

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Homemade Crunchy Pickles offer a simple yet delightful way to add a bit of zing to your meals. These pickles are made using fresh cucumbers, garlic, dill, and optional jalapeños, combined in a tangy brine of vinegar, water, sugar, salt, and peppercorns. After just a brief simmer to prepare the brine, the ingredients are combined in jars and refrigerated to achieve perfect pickling. These pickles are ideal for a quick snack, adding a tangy twist to your dishes, or as an enjoyable weekend project. Easy to prepare and bursting with flavor, these pickles promise to be a household favorite.

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Homemade Pickles

emaninthekitchen90.445 days ago2 min read

Explore the delightful world of homemade pickles with this simple and flavorful recipe. Perfect for a quick snack, to add tanginess to your dishes, or as a satisfying project for a weekend afternoon, these pickles are sure to become a household favorite. Dive in and create your own jar of crunchy goodness with just a handful of ingredients.

Ingredients

🥒 2 medium-sized cucumbers
🥒 Mini cucumbers (as desired)
🧄 1 whole head of garlic
🌿 Dill (a few sprigs)
🌶️ 1 jalapeño (optional)
🥤 2 cups apple cider vinegar or white vinegar
💧 2 cups water
🧂 1 tablespoon sugar
🧂 2 tablespoons kosher salt
🌶️ 2 teaspoons peppercorn

Instructions

1- Prepare the Brine:

In a pot, combine the water, vinegar, sugar, and kosher salt.
Bring the mixture to a boil and let it continue boiling for about five minutes.

2- Prepare the Cucumbers:

Wash the medium cucumbers and cut them into rounds.
Use a crinkle cutter for a decorative touch or a regular knife.

3- Prepare Other Ingredients:

Peel the garlic cloves.
If using, slice the jalapeño into rounds.

4- Assemble the Pickles in Jars:

Divide the cucumbers, garlic cloves, dill sprigs, and jalapeño slices between two wide-mouth mason jars.

5- Add Peppercorns and Brine:

Sprinkle peppercorns over the cucumbers in the jars.
Carefully pour the hot brine over the cucumbers and other ingredients.

6- Seal and Refrigerate:

Seal the jars with lids and place them in the refrigerator.
The pickles can be enjoyed after a few hours, though their flavor will deepen over the next days.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes plus refrigeration
Servings: Approximately 4-6 servings depending on cucumber size
Calories: Around 20 per serving
Proteins, Fats, and Carbohydrates per Serving: Minimal proteins and fats, approximately 5g of carbohydrates
Equipment: Pot, knife, cutting board, 2 wide-mouth mason jars