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Homemade Spicy Pickles
5 from 22 votes

Homemade Spicy Pickles

These Homemade Spicy Pickles use thick-sliced Persian cucumbers marinated in a tangy, slightly sweet, and mildly spicy brine with garlic, ginger, green onion, jalapeño, and rice vinegar. The brining process softens the cucumbers slightly while infusing bold layers of flavor. Chilling the pickles for several hours enhances their spice and tang balance.

Prep Time
5 mins
Additional Time
4 hrs
Total Time
4 hrs 5 mins
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 30 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Mediterranean

Ingredients

  • ½ pound cucumber sliced ½ in thick, Persian
  • ½ tablespoon kosher salt
  • 2-3 cloves garlic sliced thin or minced
  • 1 tablespoon ginger grated fresh
  • 6 green onion chopped
  • ½ cup rice vinegar plus more as needed
  • 1 jalapeño sliced thin seeds removed for less spice.
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce low sodium
  • ½ teaspoon sesame oil

Instructions

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  1. Place cut cucumbers in a colander set over a bowl, sprinkle with kosher salt and give a quick toss to make sure it’s evenly coated. Let sit 30 minutes.
  2. Rinse cucumber under running water, remove excess water by placing cucumbers on a towel to blot dry.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine cucumbers and remaining ingredients. Stir to coat. The liquid should cover the cucumbers entirely. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.

Notes

  • Using Persian cucumbers is ideal as they have smaller seeds and tender skins, but English or Hothouse cucumbers can be substituted.
  • Removing jalapeño seeds reduces the spiciness if a milder flavor is preferred.
  • Refrigerate the pickles for a minimum of 4 hours or overnight for best flavor development.

Nutrition Information

Calories 30kcal (2%) Carbohydrates 6g (2%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 0.4g (1%) Saturated Fat 0.1g (1%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g (1%) Monounsaturated Fat 0.1g (1%) Sodium 615mg (26%) Potassium 109mg (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 185IU (4%) Vitamin C 6mg (7%) Calcium 19mg (2%) Iron 0.4mg (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6 people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 30

% Daily Value*

Calories 30kcal 2%
Carbohydrates 6g 2%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 0.4g 1%
Saturated Fat 0.1g 1%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g 1%
Monounsaturated Fat 0.1g 1%
Sodium 615mg 26%
Potassium 109mg 2%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 185IU 4%
Vitamin C 6mg 7%
Calcium 19mg 2%
Iron 0.4mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.