When you have leftover pickle juice, don't let it go to waste. With a few added flavors and a short wait, you can whip up a batch of spicy pickles in under 6 hours. This is a straightforward kitchen hack that will have you relishing the tangy, spicy crunch of homemade pickles!
Ingredients
🥒 4 medium cucumbers
🌶️ 1 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional, for extra spice)
🧄 3 cloves garlic, sliced
🌿 1 tablespoon dill seeds or fresh dill
🥄 2 teaspoons mustard seeds
🧂 Leftover pickle juice (enough to cover cucumbers)
Instructions
1- Prepare the Cucumbers:
- Wash and dry your cucumbers.
- Slice them into rounds or spears, depending on your preference.
2- Spice Up the Juice:
- If you enjoy the flavor of your leftover pickle juice, leave it as is.
- For a spicier kick, add crushed red pepper flakes, sliced garlic, dill, and mustard seeds to the juice.
3- Heat the Juice:
- Pour the seasoned pickle juice into a saucepan.
- Bring it to a boil over medium-high heat until it's piping hot.
4- Pack the Pickle Jar:
- Place the sliced cucumbers into a clean jar.
- Make sure the jar is large enough to fit all the cucumbers and juice comfortably.
5- Add the Hot Juice:
- Carefully pour the hot pickle juice over the cucumbers in the jar.
- Ensure the cucumbers are completely submerged.
6- Chill and Pickle:
- Seal the jar with a tight lid.
- Let the pickles sit at room temperature for about 10 minutes before transferring them to the refrigerator.
- Allow the pickles to chill for at least 6 hours.
7- Enjoy:
- After 6 hours, your fresh spicy pickles are ready to eat.
- Enjoy them as a side dish or a fresh snack!
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes (to heat the juice)
Total Time: 6 hours 20 minutes (including refrigeration)
Servings: 8
Calories: Approx. 10 per serving
Nutritional Info (per serving): Protein: 0g, Fat: 0g, Carbohydrates: 2g
Equipment: Knife, cutting board, saucepan, clean jar with lid
Cooking Tips
- Use small cucumbers for quicker pickling.
- Slice them thinner if you prefer faster results.
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