Sweet & Tangy Homemade Pickles: A Delicious Twist for Your Fridge

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Additional Time:
2 days 2 hrs 30 mins
Total Time:
2 days 2 hrs 55 mins
Servings:
12

Ingredients

  • 2smallcucumbers, thinly sliced

  • 1 ½tablespoonssalt

  • 1mediumonion, finely chopped

  • 1cupwhite sugar

  • 1cupwhite wine vinegar

  • ½cupapple cider vinegar

  • ¼cupbrown sugar

  • 1 ½teaspoonsmustard seeds

  • ½teaspooncelery seeds

  • 1pinchground turmeric

Cooking Directions

  1. Mix cucumber slices and salt together in a bowl; let sit for 1 1/2 hours.

  2. Pour cucumbers into a sieve set in the sink. Thoroughly rinse cucumbers under cold running water and drain well.

  3. Combine white sugar, white wine vinegar, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, mustard seeds, celery seeds, and turmeric in a saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil, then cook and stir until sugar dissolves, about 3 minutes.

  4. Place drained cucumbers into a heat-proof bowl. Add onion, then pour hot vinegar mixture over top. Let stand at room temperature for 1 hour.

  5. Transfer cucumbers and liquid to a container with a tight-fitting lid. Cover and refrigerate for 24 hours before eating.

Editor’s Note:

Nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of salt and brine ingredients. The actual amount consumed will vary.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe12
Calories99
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
0g
0%
Sodium
877mg
38%
Total Carbohydrate
24g
9%
Dietary Fiber
1g
2%
Total Sugars
22g
Protein
1g
1%
Vitamin C
3mg
3%
Calcium
19mg
1%
Iron
0mg
2%
Potassium
87mg
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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