Recipe Details

Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
5 mins
Additional Time:
3 days
Total Time:
3 days 25 mins
Servings:
8

Ingredients

  • 2 ½cupscucamelons

  • 2green chile peppers, halved and seeded

  • 2sprigsfresh dill

  • 1tablespoonyellow mustard seeds

  • 1tablespoondill seed

  • 2teaspoonscrushed black peppercorns

  • ¾cupwater

  • ¾cupapple cider vinegar, or more as needed

  • 1tablespooncoarse salt

Cooking Directions

  1. Inspect 1 large jar for cracks. Immerse in simmering water until cucamelons are ready. Wash a new, unused lid and ring in warm, soapy water.

  2. Place cucamelons, chile peppers, dill, yellow mustard seeds, dill seed, and peppercorns in the sterilized jar.

  3. Combine water, vinegar, and salt in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Stir until salt has dissolved, about 1 minute. Remove from heat and let cool.

  4. Pour vinegar mixture over cucamelons so they are completely covered. If you don’t have enough liquid, mix equal parts water and vinegar and add to the jar. Close jar with the lid and let stand at least 3 to 4 days.

Tips

You can use up to 4 green chile peppers, to your personal taste.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe8
Calories24
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
1g
1%
Sodium
724mg
31%
Total Carbohydrate
4g
1%
Dietary Fiber
1g
3%
Total Sugars
1g
Protein
1g
2%
Vitamin C
28mg
31%
Calcium
26mg
2%
Iron
1mg
3%
Potassium
80mg
2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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