Spicy Christmas Pickles No Cook
Add a festive zing to your holiday table with these no-cook Spicy Christmas Pickles – a quick and flavorful recipe perfect for beginners and pros alike! Brimming with aromatic spices like cinnamon, mustard seeds, and red chili flakes, these tangy pickles pack just the right amount of heat to balance their sweet, zesty brine. Ready in only 20 minutes of prep time, this make-ahead treat requires zero cooking! Simply combine mini cucumbers with a vibrant blend of white vinegar, fresh dill, garlic, and warming spices, then refrigerate for 24-48 hours to let the magic happen. Whether served alongside a roast dinner, as part of a holiday charcuterie board, or enjoyed straight from the jar, these pickles are a mouthwatering way to bring seasonal cheer to the table. Keywords: spicy Christmas pickles, no-cook pickles, holiday appetizer, festive recipe, refrigerator pickles.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Pickling cucumbers (mini cucumbers or gherkins)
- 250 ml White vinegar
- 250 ml Water
- 100 grams Granulated sugar
- 15 grams Kosher salt
- 4 cloves Garlic cloves, smashed
- 2 teaspoons Red chili flakes
- 1 teaspoon Whole black peppercorns
- 1 teaspoon Mustard seeds
- 1 stick Cinnamon stick
- 4 sprigs Fresh dill sprigs
- 2 leaves Bay leaves
Instructions
Wash the pickling cucumbers thoroughly and pat them dry. Slice them into spears or rounds, depending on your preference.
In a large mixing bowl or measuring jug, combine white vinegar, water, granulated sugar, and kosher salt. Stir well until the sugar and salt completely dissolve.
Prepare 1-2 sterilized glass jars (about 1 liter in total capacity). Divide the smashed garlic cloves, red chili flakes, black peppercorns, mustard seeds, cinnamon stick, fresh dill sprigs, and bay leaves evenly between the jars.
Pack the sliced cucumbers tightly into the jars, leaving a little space at the top.
Carefully pour the vinegar mixture into the jars, ensuring the cucumbers are fully submerged. Tap the jars gently on the countertop to release any trapped air bubbles.
Seal the jars tightly with lids and refrigerate for at least 24 hours to allow the flavors to meld. For best results, refrigerate for 48 hours before serving.
Serve chilled as a holiday snack, a side for festive meals, or as part of a cheese board. These pickles stay fresh in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
542 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 2.6 g | 3% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.6 g | 3% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 5932 mg | 258% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 121.9 g | 44% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.3 g | 26% | |
| Total Sugars | 107.4 g | ||
| Protein | 5.3 g | 11% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 185 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 3.4 mg | 19% | |
| Potassium | 1095 mg | 23% | |
*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.
