Description
These Jalapeño Garlic Basil Pickles offer a perfect balance of heat, flavor, and crunch, making them an easy and delicious homemade snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cucumbers, sliced
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup white vinegar
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 jalapeños, sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, smashed
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
- 1 tablespoon salt
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine the water, vinegar, sugar, and salt. Bring to a boil, stirring until the sugar and salt are dissolved.
- In a glass jar, layer the cucumbers, jalapeños, garlic, and basil leaves.
- Pour the hot brine over the vegetables, making sure they are fully submerged.
- Seal the jar and let it cool to room temperature before refrigerating.
- Allow the pickles to marinate for at least 24 hours before serving.
Notes
- For extra heat, keep the seeds in the jalapeños.
- These pickles can last up to 2 weeks in the refrigerator.
- Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snacks
- Method: Pickling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg