Quick Pickles

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Here's a way to make better-than-store-bought pickles in under an hour. The secret is pouring the hot vinegar mixture over slices of cold, crisp cucumber. These pickled cucumbers have the perfect balance of sour and sweet—though closer to a "bread and butter" taste, these quick pickles still satisfy the vinegar-loving pickle crowd. In our humble opinion, there's no reason to ever buy another jar of pickles.

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Hilary Meyer
Hilary Meyer
Hilary Meyer
Hilary Meyer is a freelance recipe developer, tester and content creator. After graduating from culinary school, she started working as a freelancer in the EatingWell Test Kitchen in 2006, developing and testing recipes.
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Active Time:
10 mins
Additional Time:
35 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Servings:
16
Yield:
16 servings, about 1/4 cup each
Nutrition Profile:
Low-Carb Diabetes-Friendly Low-Sodium Low-Fat Heart-Healthy Vegan Vegetarian Gluten-Free Low-Calorie
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Ingredients

  • 1 ¼ pounds pickling cucumbers, trimmed and cut into 1/4-inch slices

  • 1 ½ teaspoons salt

  • 1 cup cider vinegar

  • 1 cup white vinegar

  • 1 cup light brown sugar

  • 1 cup slivered onion

  • 2 cloves garlic, slivered

  • 1 teaspoon dill seed

  • 1 teaspoon mustard seed

Directions

  1. Place cucumber slices in a colander set in the sink. Sprinkle with salt; stir to combine. Let stand for 20 minutes. Rinse, drain and transfer to a large heatproof bowl.

  2. Meanwhile, combine cider vinegar, white vinegar, brown sugar, onion, garlic, dill and mustard seed in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Pour the hot liquid over the cucumbers; stir to combine. Refrigerate for at least 10 minutes to bring to room temperature.

To make ahead:

Cover and refrigerate for up to 10 days.

Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, May/June 2007

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

10 Calories
2g Carbs
1g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 16
Serving Size about 1/4 cup
Calories 10
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 2g 1%
Dietary Fiber 1g 2%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 1g 1%
Vitamin A 72IU 1%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Folate 2mcg 0%
Sodium 1mg 0%
Calcium 10mg 1%
Iron 0mg 1%
Magnesium 1mg 0%
Potassium 16mg 0%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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