Quick Pickled Cucumber Recipe
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Quick Pickled Cucumber Recipe
Description
The Quick Pickled Cucumber recipe calls for kirby cucumbers, fresh dill sprigs, garlic cloves, salt, and lukewarm water. The cucumbers are prepped by trimming the ends and rinsing all ingredients before layering dill, salt, and garlic in a jar. Cucumbers are packed tightly in the jar and covered completely with the salted water brine. Left at room temperature for 48 hours, this soaking process initiates fermentation and flavor development. The final result is a lightly tangy, crunchy pickle enhanced by the herbal notes of dill and the sharpness of garlic.
The texture maintains crispness from the kirby cucumbers, while the gentle fermentation in salt water brings complexity without overpowering sourness. This pickling is a good option when fresh, quick pickles are desired without long canning processes.
Once pickled, the jar is refrigerated to slow fermentation and preserve the flavor. These pickles are a convenient addition to sandwiches, snacks, or side dishes, adding a bright, acidic contrast. The straightforward technique and simple ingredients make this an accessible project for home cooks interested in basic pickling.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs cucumbers kirby variety
- 6 dill sprigs, fresh
- 10 garlic cloves
- 3 tbsp salt
- 1 qt water lukewarm
Instructions
- Wash and snip off the ends of cucumbers. Rinse the dill and clean the garlic cloves.
- Put the dill, salt, and garlic into the jar.
- Fill the jar with the cucumbers. Pour water over the cucumbers and make sure to bring the water all the way to the top.
- Cover the jar with a lid and let it sit at room temperature for 48 hours. Once the cucumbers are pickled, store them in the fridge.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 10Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 15 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 15kcal | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Sodium | 2095mg | 87% |
| Potassium | 139mg | 3% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 110IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 4.4mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 21mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.8
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