Description
These Quick Refrigerator Pickles are a tangy and flavorful delight that can be easily prepared at home. Crisp cucumber slices infused with a perfect blend of vinegar, spices, and herbs make for a refreshing snack or a tasty addition to sandwiches and salads.
Ingredients
Scale
Cucumber Pickles:
- 4 small cucumbers, sliced into rounds
Brine:
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon salt
Seasonings:
- 2 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed
- 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
- 1 teaspoon dill seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional for heat)
Garnish:
- Fresh dill sprigs (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Brine: In a medium saucepan, combine water, apple cider vinegar, sugar, and salt. Heat over medium heat, stirring until sugar and salt dissolve. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
- Assemble the Pickles: In a clean jar, layer cucumber slices, smashed garlic, mustard seeds, dill seeds, and red pepper flakes.
- Add the Brine: Pour the cooled vinegar mixture over the cucumber slices, ensuring they’re submerged.
- Refrigerate: Seal the jar tightly and refrigerate. Let the pickles marinate for at least 24 hours.
- Serve: Enjoy the pickles cold, garnished with fresh dill sprigs.
Notes
- For extra crunch, you can add a grape leaf to the jar before pouring in the brine.
- Adjust the level of sweetness or heat to suit your taste preferences.
- These pickles will last in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snack
- Method: Pickling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 710mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Refrigerator Pickles, Quick Pickles, Cucumber Pickles, Homemade Pickles
