Description
These Sweet and Spicy Refrigerator Pickles are a delicious blend of tangy cucumbers and onions with a hint of sweetness and heat. They’re easy to make and perfect for snacking or adding to sandwiches and salads.
Ingredients
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Cucumbers:
- 6 cups sliced cucumbers (about 3 medium cucumbers)
Red Onion:
- 1 cup red onion thinly sliced
Pickling Mixture:
- 3 teaspoons salt
- 1 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 cup water
- 5 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
Instructions
- Prepare Vegetables: Slice cucumbers and red onion. Sprinkle with salt and let sit for 1 hour to remove excess moisture.
- Make Pickling Liquid: In a saucepan, combine vinegar, water, honey, garlic, and crushed red pepper. Boil for 1 minute, then let cool.
- Assemble Pickles: Rinse and dry cucumbers and onions. Pack into jars and pour in pickling liquid.
- Chill and Enjoy: Refrigerate for at least 3 hours before serving.
Notes
- You can use any kind of vinegar, but apple cider vinegar adds a sweet flavor.
- Vary honey amount for desired sweetness.
- Adjust pickling liquid if using different jar sizes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 39 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 426 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
