Quick Pickles Recipe

Name: Quick Pickles
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5-6 Seedless Cucumbers, Kirby being the first choice, but Persians or English Hothouse work fine too; 1 teaspoon Mustard Seeds; 1/2 teaspoon Cumin Seeds; 1/2 teaspoon Coriander Seeds; 1 Bay Leaf; 1/4 teaspoon Red Chili Flakes; 1/2 cup Apple Cider Vinegar; 1/2 cup Water; 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt; 1/3 cup Light Brown Sugar

Servings: persons

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["Wash the cucumbers and pat dry. Holding the cucumber by one end place the other end on a cutting board. Begin by peeling of the outer layer of skin. Then simply peel off layers of cucumber until you reach the other side. Do not rotate the cucumber, the idea here is to get ""sheets"" of cucumber. After ""sheeting"" all of the cucumbers place them inside a heatproof bowl.", "Heat a small sauce pan on medium high heat. Allow to preheat for a minutes, and add Mustard, Cumin, and Coriander Seeds. Toast briefly, 30-45 seconds, until fragrant. This process is not crucial, but will intensify the flavor of the seeds. Add Bay Leaf and Red Chili Flakes to the pan and shake for a few seconds. Add vinegar and water, be careful to not put your face directly above the pan as the vinegar vapor can be hard on the lungs.", "After the vinegar, water mixture has settle, turn heat to high and bring to a boil. Add salt and sugar, stir to combine. Simmer for five minutes.", "Immediately pour the brine over the cucumber ""sheets"". Allow the pickles to come to room temperature and store them in the refrigerator for use whenever you please (stirring gently will quicken the cooling). Like I said in the description these are great to cut the fat in burgers, but can be used in a plethora of ways."]

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5-6 Seedless Cucumbers, Kirby being the first choice, but Persians or English Hothouse work fine too, 1 teaspoon Mustard Seeds, 1/2 teaspoon Cumin Seeds, 1/2 teaspoon Coriander Seeds, and more.

Yes, Quick Pickles falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Quick Pickles

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