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Spicy Pickle Brine Essentials

Spicy Pickle Brine Essentials for Zesty Homemade Crunch

Spicy Pickle Brine Essentials transform cucumbers into zesty delights, perfect for elevating your meals.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Refrigeration Time 48 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 8 minutes
Course Side Dishes
Cuisine American
Servings 6 jars
Calories 50 kcal

Equipment

  • large saucepan
  • sterilized jars

Ingredients
  

For the Brine

  • 5 cups water
  • 2 cups apple cider vinegar
  • ½ cup kosher salt
  • ½ cup sugar

For Flavoring

  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon dill seeds
  • 1 tablespoon red pepper flakes

For the Vegetables

  • 6 small Kirby cucumbers
  • 2 habanero peppers or to taste

Instructions
 

Step-by-Step Instructions

  • In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine water, apple cider vinegar, kosher salt, and sugar. Stir continuously until dissolved, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir in minced garlic, dill seeds, and red pepper flakes into the warm brine. Mix well and taste for seasoning.
  • Pack the Kirby cucumbers into sterilized jars, leaving about 1 inch of headspace.
  • Slice habanero peppers and place them into the jars with the cucumbers.
  • Pour the prepared brine over the cucumbers in each jar, ensuring they are fully submerged.
  • Secure the jars with a lid and cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 48 hours.

Notes

Choose Kirby cucumbers for the best crunch. Adjust sugar and vinegar for taste. Ensure pickles are submerged in brine during storage.

Nutrition

Serving: 1jarCalories: 50kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 1gSodium: 1000mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.5mg
Keyword Cucumbers, homemade pickles, Pickling, Preserving, Spicy Pickle Brine, Zesty Snacks
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