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Pickled Cucumbers

Cultural Context

Pickled cucumbers are a popular condiment in many cultures, often served alongside sandwiches, burgers, or as part of a charcuterie board. They are especially common in American and Eastern European cuisines, where they are enjoyed for their tangy flavor and crunchy texture. The process of pickling extends the shelf life of cucumbers, making them a staple in home preservation practices.

PreservedUSside
20 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
cucumbers
2 teaspoons sugar
2 teaspoons salt
10-12 red peppercorns
1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds
2 bay leaves
1 red chili
1 clove garlic
white grape vinegar

cucumbers

🥗Healthier: English cucumbers

💰Cheaper: pickling cucumbers

English cucumbers are lower in calories, while pickling cucumbers are often cheaper.

vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: white vinegar

Apple cider vinegar may offer more flavor and nutrients, while white vinegar is typically less expensive.

1

Wash cucumbers thoroughly.

2

Cut cucumbers into strips, turning them to prevent rolling.

3

Put cucumber scraps into a worm farm.

4

Prepare a jar by disinfecting it (boiled).

5

Layer cucumbers in the jar with chopped red chili and garlic.

6

Add 2 teaspoons of sugar and 2 teaspoons of salt to the jar.

7

Add 10-12 red peppercorns, 1/2 teaspoon of mustard seeds, and 2 bay leaves to the jar.

8

Pour white grape vinegar into the jar until it covers everything.

9

Seal the jar and shake it well.

Cooking Techniques

pickling

Equipment Needed

jarknife

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegangluten-free

Also Known As

Dill PicklesCucumber Pickles

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