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Sweet and spicy pickles in a glass jar with sliced cucumbers, onions, and spices visible in tangy brine.

Sweet and Spicy Pickles Recipe


  • Author: Ava
  • Total Time: 20 minutes + 24 hours chilling
  • Yield: 4 cups 1x
  • Diet: Vegan

Description

These sweet and spicy pickles combine tangy vinegar, a hint of sweetness, and a spicy kick for the perfect quick refrigerator pickle. Easy to make and ready in 24 hours, they’re ideal for snacking, burgers, or sandwiches.


Ingredients

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  • 4 cups sliced Kirby or Persian cucumbers
  • 1 small onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 cups white vinegar
  • 1 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon mustard seeds
  • 1 teaspoon celery seeds (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 3 garlic cloves, smashed
  • 1 cup water

Instructions

  1. Wash and slice cucumbers into coins or spears and thinly slice onion.
  2. In a saucepan, combine vinegar, water, sugar, salt, mustard seeds, celery seeds, red pepper flakes, and garlic. Bring to a boil, stirring until sugar and salt dissolve.
  3. Pack cucumber and onion slices into clean jars.
  4. Pour hot brine over cucumbers, ensuring they’re fully submerged.
  5. Seal jars, cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 24 hours before eating.

Notes

  • Adjust red pepper flakes for more or less heat.
  • Substitute apple cider vinegar for all white vinegar for a milder tang.
  • Pickles keep refrigerated for up to 2 months.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
  • Category: Condiments
  • Method: Refrigerator Pickling
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/4 cup
  • Calories: 45
  • Sugar: 9g
  • Sodium: 480mg
  • Fat: 0g
  • Saturated Fat: 0g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 0g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 11g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 0g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

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