Pork Free Quick Pickled Cucumbers
Crisp, tangy, and faintly sweet, these quick pickled cucumbers are the kind of fridge staple that makes everything taste better — from grain bowls to grilled chicken to a simple cheese plate. The brine comes together in minutes with apple cider vinegar, honey, and a pinch of salt, and the garlic and fresh dill do the heavy lifting on flavor. A brief salting step draws out excess moisture first, which means the cucumbers stay satisfyingly snappy rather than turning limp in the jar. The optional turmeric adds a gorgeous golden hue and a subtle earthiness that makes these look almost too pretty to eat. Every ingredient here is naturally free of pork and pork-derived additives — no gelatin, no lard, no hidden animal fats to second-guess. They're ready to eat after just 30 minutes in the fridge, though the flavor deepens beautifully overnight if you can wait that long.
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4 servings
- 2 medium english cucumbers, thinly sliced
- 1 tsp fine sea salt
For the brine
- ¾ cup apple cider vinegar
- ½ cup water
- 1 tbsp honey
- ½ tsp fine sea salt
- 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 3 sprigs fresh dill
- ¼ tsp ground turmeric (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Toss the cucumber slices with 1 tsp fine sea salt in a colander set over the sink. Let stand for 10 minutes, then rinse briefly under cold water and pat dry with a clean towel.
- 2
Combine the apple cider vinegar, water, honey, and 1/2 tsp fine sea salt in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir until the honey dissolves and the brine just comes to a simmer, about 3–4 minutes. Remove from heat.
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