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Spicy Pickle Brine Essentials

Spicy Pickle Brine Essentials for Zesty Homemade Crunch

Discover the Spicy Pickle Brine Essentials to elevate cucumbers into zesty delights for any meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 37 minutes
Servings: 4 jars
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: Homemade
Calories: 30
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Brine
  • 1 cup distilled white vinegar the tangy backbone of your pickle brine
  • 1 cup water balances acidity of vinegar
  • ¼ cup kosher salt imparts savory depth
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar rounds out acidity with sweetness
For the Flavor
  • 2 cloves crushed garlic infuses pickles with aromatic goodness
  • 1 tablespoon dill seeds adds classic pickle flavor
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes brings heat adjustable to taste
  • 1-2 pieces habanero peppers optional for extra heat
For the Cucumbers
  • 1 pound small cucumbers washed and cut to desired shape

Equipment

  • Medium-sized pot
  • Glass jar

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Wash cucumbers thoroughly and trim ends. Cut into spears or slices.
  2. Combine vinegar, water, salt, and sugar in a pot. Heat until dissolved.
  3. Remove from heat and cool brine for 10-15 minutes.
  4. Layer cucumbers in a jar, interspersing with garlic, dill seeds, and red pepper flakes.
  5. Pour cooled brine over cucumbers until fully submerged.
  6. Seal jar and refrigerate for at least 24 hours before enjoying.

Nutrition

Serving: 1jarCalories: 30kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 1gSodium: 350mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store pickles in airtight jars to maintain crunch. Use Kirby cucumbers for best results.

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