Quick Pickled Cucumbers
User Reviews
3.5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Additional Time
1 hr
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Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
19 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
American
Quick Pickled Cucumbers
Description
Quick Pickled Cucumbers requires just a few simple ingredients: thinly sliced English cucumbers, sugar, kosher salt, cider vinegar, and water. The brining liquid dissolves the sugar and salt before immersing the cucumber slices to ensure even seasoning. The recipe avoids peeling cucumbers since the skins are thin enough, which adds texture and color.
The cucumbers soak in the brine for about an hour, allowing them to soften slightly while retaining crispness and gain a balanced sweet and tangy flavor. This short pickling time makes the cucumbers suitable for immediate use as a cool, fresh topping, side, or salad component. Storing them in a container with the brining liquid helps preserve their taste and texture.
Ingredients
- 1 English cucumber very thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1½ teaspoons kosher salt
- ½ cup cider vinegar
- ½ cup water
Instructions
- In a small to medium bowl, combine the salt, sugar, cider vinegar and water. Stir until the sugar and salt are completely dissolved.
- Add the thinly sliced cucumbers (no need to peel, the skins are thin enough).
- Use the back of a spoon to adjust the cucumbers so they are submerged in the brine. Let the cucumbers soak for about an hour, then they're ready to use.
- Store in a tight fitting container, with the cucumbers covered in the brining liquid.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 19 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 19kcal | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 584mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 88mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 53IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 8mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
3.5
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