Spicy Pickles

Name: Spicy Pickles
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2 dozen
Ingredients: 2 cups water; 1-3/4 cups white vinegar; 1/2 cup sugar; 2 tablespoons kosher salt; 2 dill sprigs or heads; 8 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped; 2 tablespoons crushed red pepper flakes; 1 tablespoon mixed pickling spices; 3 pounds pickling cucumbers (about 12), halved lengthwise

Total Time Prep/Cook Time: 30 min. + chilling

Yield 2 dozen

Test Kitchen Approved

These easy, spicy pickles are great for snacking and will elevate any sandwich or charcuterie board—no canning equipment required.

Ingredients

2 cups water
1-3/4 cups white vinegar
1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons kosher salt
2 dill sprigs or heads
8 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons crushed red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon mixed pickling spices
3 pounds pickling cucumbers (about 12), halved lengthwise

Directions

In large bowl, combine the first 4 ingredients, stirring to dissolve sugar and salt. Stir in dill, garlic, red pepper flakes and pickling spice; add cucumbers.
Transfer to jars, if desired; cover tightly. Refrigerate for 10 days. Store in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.

Nutrition Facts

1 pickle half: 8 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 500mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.

My boys went wild over these spicy pickles, and they are so easy to make. The brine ingredients makes enough for two quarts of pickles. —Pat Heitmeier, Mediapolis, Iowa

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