Description
These Sweet Heat Pickles are a delicious blend of sweet and spicy, perfect for adding a unique kick to various dishes. They’re easy to make and store well in the refrigerator.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound pickling cucumbers, sliced
- 1 cup white vinegar
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds
- 1/4 teaspoon celery seeds
Instructions
- Prepare the Pickles: In a large bowl, combine the sliced cucumbers, white vinegar, sugar, water, and salt. Stir until the sugar and salt are fully dissolved.
- Add Spices: Add the whole black peppercorns, red pepper flakes, mustard seeds, and celery seeds to the bowl. Stir to mix the spices evenly.
- Refrigerate: Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 24 hours to allow the flavors to meld together.
- Serve: The pickles are now ready to eat! You can store them in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Notes
- Adjust the spice level by adding more red pepper flakes for extra heat.
- Customize with other spices like dill, garlic, or turmeric.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Condiments
- Method: Refrigerator Pickling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg