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two jars of sweet and spicy pickles in two jars

Sweet and Spicy Pickles

Sweet and spicy pickles are crispy, tangy, and the perfect way to spice up your next burger or sandwich!
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Additional Time: 4 minutes
Total Time: 19 minutes

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Course: Appetizers & Snacks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: sweet and spicy refrigerator pickles
Servings: 13
Calories: 15kcal
Author: Anne

Equipment

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Ingredients

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Instructions

  • Slice the 2 cucumbers into 1/2 to 3/4 inch thick slices and slice 1 jalapeno pepper into rings
  • Layer the slices of cucumbers and the jalapeno slices into a one-pint mason jar.
  • Add the 1 tablespoon pickling spice.
  • Next, add the 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar, 1 1/2 tablespoons honey and 1 tablespoon sea salt fill the jar with water.
  • Gently shake the jar to mix everything together.
  • Store the pickles in the refrigerator for at LEAST 4 hours, and 24 is best.

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Notes

NOTE: This recipe is a small batch recipe, and will make a one-pint mason jar of pickles. For multiple jars of pickles, double or triple the ingredients.
Tips/Notes:
  • For crisp pickles, add a grape leaf to the top of the jar.
  • Substitute jalapeno peppers with 1/2 to 1 teaspoon red chili flakes.
  • For less heat, use 1/2 a jalapeno or leave it out.
  • Substitute the honey with an equal amount of any liquid sweetener such as maple syrup, brown rice syrup or agave nectar.
Substitutions:
  • Apple cider with an equal amount of white vinegar.
  • Honey with an equal amount of maple syrup, brown rice syrup or agave nectar.
  • Cinnamon stick with a pinch of cinnamon chunks.
  • Sea salt with pickling salt or kosher salt.
Variations:
  • Try balsamic vinegar for an even sweeter flavor.
  • Swap out the cucumbers for zucchini.
  • Change up the peppers, use habanero, cherry or poblano peppers.
  • Add a few cloves of garlic and 1/4 cup sliced onions.
  • Leave out the pickling spice and use a teaspoon of celery or mustard seed and black peppercorns with a sprig of fresh dill.
  • Change up the vegetables and use steamed or blanched green beans, carrots, cauliflower or asparagus

Nutrition

Serving: 2pickle chunks | Calories: 15kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 0.3g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.02g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.004g | Sodium: 538mg | Potassium: 74mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 47IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 0.2mg

Nutrition information provided is an estimate and can vary based on cooking methods and ingredients used

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