Description
This Delicious Pickle Recipe delivers crisp, tangy, and irresistibly flavorful homemade pickles. Perfect for sandwiches, snacks, or as a zesty side dish, these pickles are easy to make with fresh cucumbers, vinegar, and aromatic spices. Customize the heat and flavor to your liking for the ultimate crunchy treat!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs fresh cucumbers (small to medium size)
- 3 cups white vinegar
- 3 cups water
- ¼ cup pickling salt
- 4 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed
- 2 tbsp mustard seeds
- 1 tbsp black peppercorns
- 1 tbsp dill seeds (or fresh dill)
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional for heat)
Instructions
- Wash cucumbers, trim ends, and slice into spears or chips. Pack tightly into clean mason jars.
- In a pot, combine vinegar, water, and pickling salt. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Divide garlic, mustard seeds, peppercorns, dill seeds, and red pepper flakes among jars.
- Pour hot brine over cucumbers, ensuring full submersion. Leave ¼ inch headspace.
- Seal jars tightly, cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for 24 hours before enjoying.
Notes
- Use fresh, firm cucumbers for the crispiest results.
- Sterilize jars before use to prevent contamination.
- Adjust spices to taste—add more garlic or chili flakes for extra flavor.
- Store pickles in the refrigerator for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 5 mins
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 spear (30g)
- Calories: 10 Kcal
- Sugar: 0.5g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 0.5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: homemade pickles, easy pickle recipe, tangy pickles, dill pickles, spicy pickles, refrigerator pickles, quick pickles, crunchy pickles