These sweet heat pickles are the perfect balance of sweet and spicy! They’re easy to make and perfect for adding a kick to your favorite dishes.
Ingredients:
- 1 pound pickling cucumbers, sliced
- 1 cup white vinegar
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds
- 1/4 teaspoon celery seeds
Instructions:
- In a large bowl, combine the cucumbers, vinegar, sugar, water, salt, peppercorns, red pepper flakes, mustard seeds, and celery seeds. Stir until the sugar and salt are dissolved.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 24 hours.
- The pickles are now ready to eat! You can store them in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Tips:
- For a spicier pickle, add more red pepper flakes.
- You can also add other spices to your pickles, such as dill, garlic, or turmeric.
- These pickles are perfect for adding a kick to sandwiches, salads, and burgers.