Crisp Sweet Pickles

Transform your cucumbers into a tangy-sweet delight with this recipe for Crisp Sweet Pickles! Perfectly crunchy and bursting with a harmonious blend of flavors, these homemade pickles combine brined cucumbers with a zesty vinegar base, infused with mustard seeds, celery seeds, and a touch of turmeric. Thinly sliced onions add a subtle sweetness, making every bite irresistibly satisfying. This small-batch recipe is a beginner-friendly introduction to pickling and requires minimal effort for maximum payoff. Whether you’re topping burgers, enhancing sandwiches, or snacking straight from the jar, these refrigerator pickles are a versatile treat. Ready to enjoy in just 24 hours, they’re the ultimate homemade condiment with freshness that lasts for weeks!

Nutriscore Rating: 54/100

Prep Time:60 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:90 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 pounds Small cucumbers (pickling variety)
• 0.25 cup Pickling salt
• 6 cups Water
• 2 cups White vinegar
• 2 cups Granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon Mustard seeds
• 1 teaspoon Celery seeds
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground turmeric
• 1 unit Large onion, thinly sliced

Directions

Step 1

Wash the cucumbers thoroughly and slice them into 1/4-inch thick rounds. Discard the ends.

Step 2

Dissolve the pickling salt in 6 cups of cold water in a large bowl. Add the cucumber slices to the saltwater brine and let them soak for 4 hours or overnight in the refrigerator.

Step 3

After soaking, drain the cucumbers and rinse them thoroughly under cold water to remove excess salt. Set aside the rinsed cucumber slices.

Step 4

In a large saucepan, combine the white vinegar, granulated sugar, mustard seeds, celery seeds, and ground turmeric. Stir the mixture over medium heat until the sugar is completely dissolved.

Step 5

Add the sliced onion and the drained cucumber slices to the saucepan. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 5 minutes.

Step 6

Remove the saucepan from heat and let the mixture cool slightly. Carefully transfer the cucumbers, onion slices, and pickling liquid into sterilized jars.

Step 7

Seal the jars with lids and allow them to cool to room temperature before refrigerating.

Step 8

For the best flavor, let the pickles sit in the refrigerator for at least 24 hours before serving. These pickles will stay fresh in the refrigerator for up to 2 months.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3445.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1866.3

Total Fat 4.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 22869.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 452.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 9.6g	0%
Total Sugars 423.1g
Protein 11.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 393.8mg	0%
Iron 6.1mg	0%
Potassium 2054.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 2.3%

Protein: 2.4%

Carbs: 95.3%