Cheater Pickles
Transform your cucumbers into a tangy, flavor-packed snack in just minutes with these easy and irresistible "Cheater Pickles"! Perfect for busy pickle lovers, this no-cook recipe combines crisp cucumber slices with a zesty vinegar brine infused with garlic, fresh dill, black peppercorns, and a hint of optional red pepper flakes for a customizable kick. Ready to enjoy in as little as an hour, these quick pickles are ideal for sandwiches, charcuterie boards, or as a refreshing snack straight from the jar. With a simple prep time of just 10 minutes and no special equipment needed, this beginner-friendly recipe is the ultimate shortcut to homemade pickling.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 medium Cucumber
- 1 cup White vinegar
- 1 cup Water
- 2 tablespoons Granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon Salt
- 2 whole Garlic cloves
- 2 sprigs Fresh dill
- 1 teaspoon Black peppercorns
- 0.5 teaspoon Red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
Wash the cucumbers thoroughly and slice them into rounds or spears, depending on your preference.
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the vinegar, water, sugar, and salt. Stir until the sugar and salt are dissolved.
In a clean glass jar or container, add the garlic cloves (smashed but unpeeled), fresh dill sprigs, and black peppercorns.
Optional: Add red pepper flakes if you prefer a slightly spicy kick to your pickles.
Tightly pack the cucumber slices or spears into the jar or container.
Pour the vinegar solution over the cucumbers until they are fully submerged.
Seal the jar with a lid and refrigerate for at least 1 hour for a quick pickle flavor. For best results, allow the pickles to sit for 24 hours.
Enjoy your cheater pickles as a snack, on sandwiches, or as a tangy addition to salads.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
46 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.2 g | 0% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1460 mg | 63% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 11.4 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.7 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.1 g | ||
| Protein | 0.9 g | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 33 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 0.5 mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 176 mg | 4% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
