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Fresh, crunchy, and tangy, my Quick Pickled Cucumbers are ready to eat in 30 minutes! Simply mix in a jar, chill, and enjoy. You'll love every bite of these easy refrigerator pickles!
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Easy Pickled Cucumbers
I have been all about pickle recipes this summer, and out of everything we've tried, from pickled red onions to pickled carrots, my family and I can't get enough of these pickled cucumbers!
They're a quick and easy treat you can pair with dinner or just munch on as a snack to beat the summer heat. And, believe it or not, quick pickled cucumbers are ready in as little as 30 minutes.
With no fancy skills or tools required, these easy refrigerator pickles are like magic in a jar. Best of all, there's no waste. Once you eat everything from the first jar, you can pickle more cucumbers in the same brine!
And trust me, that may happen more quickly than you expect. These cucumber pickles disappear!
Pickled Cucumber Recipe Ingredients
- Cucumbers
- Water
- Apple Cider Vinegar
- Sugar
- Salt
How to Pickle Cucumbers
- Carefully cut your cucumbers into thin slices. Place them inside a glass jar along with the remaining ingredients.
- Secure the lid and shake well to mix.
- Refrigerate for 30 minutes, or overnight for the best results.
Tips for Pickling Cucumbers
- Use fresh and firm cucumbers for the best crunchy texture.
- You can cut the pickles into slices, spears, or sticks based on preference. Thicker cuts will take a bit longer to pickle, so you may want to leave spears overnight.
- Feel free to add any spices you like, such as curry powder, mustard seeds, black peppercorn, or red pepper flakes.
- You can also add in garlic cloves, fresh dill, or other fresh herbs. Play with the flavor and customize your quick pickles to your tastes!
- Overnight is better for pickling - but these pickles are ready to enjoy in just 30 minutes.
- Quick pickles can be used for anything you enjoy pickles with, from sandwiches to salads, or simply as a snack.
- Although I use apple cider vinegar for my quick pickled cucumber recipe, you can also use white vinegar, rice vinegar, malt vinegar, or even white wine vinegar.
How to Store Refrigerator Pickles
Store pickled cucumbers in an airtight mason jar with a tight-fitting lid at the back of your fridge for up to 1 month.
FAQ for Pickling Cucumbers
Pickles are just pickled cucumbers! They are sliced cucumbers that soak in a pickling brine to transform the flavor and preserve the vegetable. The difference between the variety of pickled cucumbers is in the pickling brine used. For example, sweet pickles use sugar in the brine, while dill pickles use a sour brine.
When pickling cucumbers, generally they can be ready to eat within a few hours to 24 hours. In the case of these quick pickled cucumbers, they take only 30 minutes to start pickling. However, for the best flavor, let them marinate in the refrigerator for at least 24 hours.
You can use any variety of pickle you like for pickling cucumbers, but keep in mind regular English cucumbers tend to be softer when pickled. For crunchier pickles, look for cucumbers sold as pickling cucumbers, such as Boston pickling cucumbers. Kirby cucumbers are also a fantastic choice.
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Pickled Cucumbers
Equipment
- Glass Jar
Ingredients
- 3 small cucumbers sliced
- 2 cups water
- 2 cups apple cider vinegar
- ⅓ cup sugar
- pinch sea salt
Instructions
- Carefully cut your cucumbers into thin slices. Place them inside a glass jar along with the remaining ingredients.3 small cucumbers, 2 cups water, 2 cups apple cider vinegar, ⅓ cup sugar, pinch sea salt
- Secure the lid and shake well to mix.
- Refrigerate for 30 minutes, or overnight for the best results.
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Notes
- Use fresh and firm cucumbers for the best crunchy texture.
- You can cut the pickles into slices, spears, or sticks based on preference. Thicker cuts will take a bit longer to pickle, so you may want to leave spears overnight.
- Feel free to add any spices you like, such as curry powder, mustard seeds, black pepper, or red pepper flakes.
- You can also add in garlic cloves, fresh dill, or other fresh herbs. Play with the flavor and customize your quick pickles to your tastes!
- Overnight is better for pickling - but these pickles are ready to enjoy in just 30 minutes.
- Quick pickles can be used for anything you enjoy pickles with, from sandwiches to salads, or simply as a snack.
- Although I use apple cider vinegar for my quick pickled cucumber recipe, you can also use white vinegar, rice vinegar, malt vinegar, or even white wine vinegar.
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