Description
A delightful summer treat capturing the essence of fresh cucumbers in a sweet and tangy brine.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1 small onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup vinegar (white or apple cider)
- 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
- 1 teaspoon celery seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the cucumber and onion, mixing them gently to spread out the slices.
- In a saucepan, combine the sugar, vinegar, mustard seeds, celery seeds, turmeric, salt, and pepper. Bring this mixture to a boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves completely.
- Pour the hot mixture over the cucumbers and onions, ensuring they are fully submerged and gleaming in that tangy liquid.
- Allow your pickle concoction to cool to room temperature, letting those flavors meld beautifully.
- Transfer everything to a clean jar and refrigerate for at least 24 hours before serving. Enjoy as a crunchy condiment or as a stand-alone snack!
Notes
These pickles can be made several days in advance and last in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Refrigerating
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg