Joanne's Sweet and Hot Pickles

Transform your snacking game with Joanne's Sweet and Hot Pickles—a delightful blend of tangy, sweet, and spicy flavors that will awaken your taste buds. This quick and easy recipe starts with crisp dill pickles, which are bathed in a homemade brine of granulated sugar, white vinegar, minced garlic, and a fiery kick of crushed red pepper flakes. With just 20 minutes of prep and a short rest in the refrigerator, these pickles develop an irresistible flavor that balances heat and sweetness perfectly. Perfect as a snack, a zesty condiment, or a bold addition to charcuterie boards, these pickles are a must-try for lovers of sweet and spicy treats. Achieve ultimate flavor in just 48 hours, and enjoy them fresh for up to two weeks!

Nutriscore Rating: 50/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 16

Ingredients

• 64 oz sliced dill pickles
• 4 cups granulated sugar
• 1 cup white vinegar
• 2 tablespoons crushed red pepper flakes
• 4 cloves garlic cloves (minced)

Directions

Step 1

Drain the pickle juice from the jar of dill pickles and discard the liquid. Set the pickles aside in a large mixing bowl.

Step 2

In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the granulated sugar, white vinegar, crushed red pepper flakes, and minced garlic.

Step 3

Stir the mixture continuously until the sugar dissolves completely and remove the saucepan from the heat. Allow the brine to cool to room temperature.

Step 4

Pour the prepared sweet and spicy brine over the drained pickles in the mixing bowl. Stir to evenly coat the pickles with the brine.

Step 5

Transfer the pickles and brine back into the original pickle jar or into sealable glass jars.

Step 6

Seal the jars tightly and refrigerate them for at least 48 hours to allow the flavors to meld. Shake the jars periodically during this time to redistribute the brine and spices.

Step 7

Serve the pickles chilled as a snack or side dish. They can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2867.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3363.4

Total Fat 0.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 17127.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 855.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 20.0g	0%
Total Sugars 824.6g
Protein 13.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 345.1mg	0%
Iron 7.2mg	0%
Potassium 1791.0mg	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: 0.2%

Protein: 1.6%

Carbs: 98.3%