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Spicy Refrigerator Pickles Recipe

Learn how to make spicy pickles with this homemade refrigerator pickles recipe that you can store in the fridge, easy to make and no need for canning.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Servings: 20
Calories: 19 kcal
Course: Main Course , Appetizer
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 6 small pickling cucumbers
  • 1 cup distilled white vinegar use apple cider vinegar for more sweetness
  • 1 cup water
  • 3 cloves garlic lightly crushed
  • 1 tablespoon pickling salt
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon black peppercorns
  • 4 sprigs fresh dill weed
  • 1-2 bay leaves
FOR THE HOT VERSION
  • 1 teaspoon spicy chili flakes crushed red pepper
  • 1 hot pepper sliced (I used a devil’s tongue pepper here, but use any to your preference, like jalapeno, habanero, ghost pepper or hotter)

Instructions

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  1. Slice the cucumbers into ¼ inch slices and pack them into a cleaned pint-sized jar, leaving ½ inch of head space.
  2. Add the vinegar, water, garlic, salt, honey, peppercorns, dill and bay leaf to a large pan – along with the chili flakes and sliced hot peppers if you’re making a hot version.
  3. Bring the mixture to a quick boil, then remove from heat and cool slightly.
  4. Pour the brine into the jar over the cucumbers and cap tightly.
  5. Refrigerate overnight to let the flavors develop. They will develop even more as time goes by.

Notes

  • Makes 1 pint jar. Refrigerator pickles will last at least 1 month or longer.

Nutrition Information

Calories 19kcal (1%) Carbohydrates 4g (1%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 354mg (15%) Potassium 140mg (4%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 134IU (3%) Vitamin C 6mg (7%) Calcium 16mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 20Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 19

% Daily Value*

Calories 19kcal 1%
Carbohydrates 4g 1%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 354mg 15%
Potassium 140mg 3%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 134IU 3%
Vitamin C 6mg 7%
Calcium 16mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%

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