How to Pickle Cucumbers
Discover the joy of homemade pickles with this easy recipe that demystifies the process!
Ingredients
- 3 cups white wine vinegar
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 2 tablespoons pickling spice
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 large cucumber
- 2 green onions aka scallions
- 1 jalapeño finely sliced into wheels
- 4 cloves garlic peeled
Instructions
- In a medium-sized pot, mix the vinegar, water, pickling spice, and salt. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, which takes roughly 10-15 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
- Slice the cucumber into 1/4-inch-thick slices and thinly slice the green onions.
- Pack the cucumbers into two 8.5-ounce jars with tight-fitting lids or hinged lids.
- Add the sliced green onions, jalapeños, and garlic to the cooled pickling liquid and give it a stir. Then pour the liquid into the jars, covering the cucumbers and filling the jars to the top. Seal the jars tightly.
- Place the jars in the refrigerator and let the cucumbers marinate for at least 24 hours. Enjoy your pickles cold.
Nutrition
Calories: 31kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 1gFat: 0.2gSaturated Fat: 0.1gSodium: 87mgFiber: 1g
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