Description
Crisp and tangy pickled cucumbers with a perfect balance of sweetness and spice, ideal for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 pounds Kirby cucumbers
- 1 large red onion, thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, smashed
- 1/4 cup kosher salt
- 2 cups white vinegar
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
- 1 teaspoon celery seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Wash cucumbers thoroughly. Trim ends and slice them into 1/4-inch thick rounds.
- In a large bowl, combine cucumber slices with red onion, smashed garlic, and kosher salt. Toss to coat. Let sit for 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
- Drain the cucumbers and rinse them under cold water. Discard the liquid.
- In a saucepan, combine white vinegar, water, granulated sugar, mustard seeds, celery seeds, and red pepper flakes. Bring to a boil, stirring until sugar dissolves.
- Pack the drained cucumbers and onions into clean jars.
- Pour the hot brine over the cucumbers, leaving about 1/2 inch headspace.
- Remove air bubbles by running a clean utensil around the inside of the jar.
- Wipe jar rims clean and place lids on. Screw bands fingertip tight.
- Process in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes (adjust for altitude if necessary).
- Let cool completely before storing in the refrigerator. Pickles will be ready to eat after 24 hours.
Notes
- For best results, use Kirby cucumbers as they are firm and hold their shape well when pickled.
- Adjust the red pepper flakes to your preferred level of spiciness.
- Ensure your jars and lids are clean and sterilized before use.
- Prep Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Preserves
- Method: Water Bath Canning
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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