Simple Hot and Spicy Pickles
Add a fiery kick to your snack game with these Simple Hot and Spicy Pickles! Bursting with bold flavors, these quick homemade pickles combine the tang of white vinegar, the heat of sliced jalapeños and red pepper flakes, and the aromatic touch of fresh dill and garlic. Whether you prefer them in crunchy rounds or left whole, these pickles are easy to make in just 25 minutes of prep and cook time, with no canning required. Perfect as a zesty addition to burgers, sandwiches, or charcuterie boards, they only get better after a few days in the fridge. Spice up your pantry with this easy refrigerator pickle recipe that’s sure to please lovers of all things hot and tangy!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 whole Cucumbers (small, pickling variety)
- 2 cups White vinegar
- 1 cup Water
- 2 tablespoons Sugar
- 1 tablespoon Kosher salt
- 4 whole Garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon Red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon Black peppercorns
- 6 sprigs Dill sprigs (fresh)
- 1 whole Jalapeño (sliced)
Instructions
Wash the cucumbers thoroughly and slice them into rounds about 1/4-inch thick, or leave them whole if they are small enough for pickling.
In a medium saucepan, combine the white vinegar, water, sugar, and kosher salt. Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar and salt dissolve completely. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
Prepare two clean, sterilized pint-sized jars. Divide the garlic cloves, red pepper flakes, black peppercorns, dill sprigs, and sliced jalapeño evenly between the jars.
Pack the cucumbers tightly into the jars, leaving about 1/2 inch of space at the top.
Pour the warm brine over the cucumbers, covering them completely, but leave about 1/4 inch of headspace in each jar.
Tap the jars gently to release any trapped air bubbles. Seal the jars with lids and let them cool to room temperature.
Refrigerate the pickles for at least 24 hours to allow the flavors to develop. For best results, let them sit for 3-5 days.
Enjoy your hot and spicy pickles straight from the jar or as a zesty addition to sandwiches, burgers, or charcuterie boards!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
261 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.4 g | 2% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.4 g | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1800 mg | 78% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 40.0 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.2 g | 15% | |
| Total Sugars | 30.3 g | ||
| Protein | 4.0 g | 8% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 140 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 2.3 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 1005 mg | 21% | |
*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.
