Nothin' Sweet About These Spicy Refrigerator Pickles

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There is nothin' sweet about these spicy refrigerator pickles; they are genuinely piquant pickles that will satisfy those of us who have a loose sweet tooth. I have been looking for a truly flavorful pickle recipe, not sweet, but not just spicy. The key is the variety of ingredients, not just cutting down on the sugar. Only 24 hours in the refrigerator, and they're ready for snacking. Pucker up!

Submitted by Buckwheat Queen
Updated on October 28, 2024
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Additional Time:
1 day 30 mins
Total Time:
1 day 55 mins
Servings:
12
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 12 servings

  • 1 ¼ cups water

  • 1 ¼ cups white vinegar

  • 2 ½ teaspoons pickling salt

  • 1 teaspoon whole Tellicherry peppercorns

  • 1 teaspoon yellow mustard seeds

  • ½ teaspoon brown mustard seeds

  • ½ teaspoon white sugar

  • ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, or more to taste

  • 6 pickling cucumbers

  • ¼ small white onion, sliced

  • 8 sprigs fresh dill

  • 1 clove garlic, slightly crushed

Directions

  1. Combine water, vinegar, salt, peppercorns, yellow and brown mustard seeds, sugar, and red pepper flakes in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook until salt and sugar have dissolved, 5 to 7 minutes. Cool about 30 minutes.

  2. Cut cucumbers into even-sized spears; pack into a 1-liter, large-mouthed glass jar. Add onion slices, dill sprigs, and garlic. Pour in cooled vinegar mixture to completely cover cucumbers; seal with a lid. Refrigerate for 24 hours before serving.

Cook's Note:

You can cut the cucumbers into rounds, if you prefer.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

26 Calories
0g Fat
6g Carbs
1g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 26
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0g 0%
Saturated Fat 0g 1%
Sodium 488mg 21%
Total Carbohydrate 6g 2%
Dietary Fiber 1g 3%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 1g 2%
Vitamin C 4mg 5%
Calcium 28mg 2%
Iron 1mg 3%
Potassium 217mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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