Description
These Sweet Heat Pickles are a delightful combination of sweet and spicy flavors that make for a perfect condiment or side dish. Easy to prepare and full of zesty goodness!
Ingredients
Scale
Cucumbers:
- 4 cups sliced cucumbers (about 4–5 small pickling cucumbers)
Sweet Heat Brine:
- 1/2 cup sliced onion
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon celery seeds
- 1/4 teaspoon turmeric
- 1/4–1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (adjust to heat preference)
- 1 clove garlic, smashed
Instructions
- Prepare Cucumbers: Place the sliced cucumbers and onions in a large heatproof jar or bowl.
- Make Sweet Heat Brine: In a small saucepan, combine the sugar, apple cider vinegar, water, salt, mustard seeds, celery seeds, turmeric, red pepper flakes, and garlic. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring until the sugar is dissolved.
- Combine Ingredients: Once boiling, remove from heat and carefully pour the hot brine over the cucumbers and onions.
- Chill and Serve: Let sit at room temperature for 30 minutes, then cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight for best flavor.
Notes
- These pickles stay fresh in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
- Adjust red pepper flakes to control the spice level.
- Use English cucumbers or zucchini for a twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Side Dish, Condiment
- Method: No-Cook (after heating brine)
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 13 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
