Citrus Free Quick Classic Pickles
Many pickle recipes sneak in lemon juice or citrus-based preservatives, making store-bought jars a minefield for anyone avoiding citrus. This version keeps things beautifully simple ā the tang comes entirely from distilled white vinegar, so you get that satisfying pucker without a drop of lemon or lime anywhere in sight. Persian or Kirby cucumbers are packed snugly into jars with fresh dill, sliced garlic, peppercorns, and mustard seeds before a hot brine of vinegar, water, salt, and sugar is poured right over the top. The result is crisp, garlicky, and deeply savory with just a hint of heat if you go for the red pepper flakes. They're ready to eat after just an hour in the fridge, though leaving them overnight takes the flavor to another level entirely. These are the kind of pickles that disappear fast ā straight from the jar, piled onto sandwiches, or served alongside anything that needs a bright, briny kick.
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8 servings
- 1 Ā½ lbs persian or kirby cucumbers (about 4ā5 medium)
- 1 cup distilled white vinegar
- 1 cup water
- 1 tbsp kosher salt
- 2 tsp granulated sugar
- 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
- 1 tsp black peppercorns
- 1 tsp mustard seeds
- Ā½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 4 sprigs fresh dill
Instructions
- 1
Wash and dry the cucumbers, then slice into 1/4-inch rounds or cut lengthwise into spears. Divide the cucumber slices, garlic, peppercorns, mustard seeds, red pepper flakes (if using), and dill sprigs evenly between two clean pint-sized mason jars, packing them in snugly.
- 2
Combine the vinegar, water, kosher salt, and sugar in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir until the salt and sugar are fully dissolved, about 2ā3 minutes. Remove from heat.
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