Sweet Heat Refrigerator Pickles Recipe
You know why you'll love these? No canning, no drama — just bold, crunchy Sweet & Spicy Refrigerator Pickles that’ll have you sneaking bites straight from the jar.
Servings 24
Calories 45kcal
Ingredients
- 4 cups thinly sliced pickling cucumbers about 5 small ones
- 1 cup thinly sliced sweet onion
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 1 ½ cups white vinegar
- ½ cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon mustard seeds
- 1 teaspoon celery seeds
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes adjust for desired heat
- 1-2 jalapeños sliced (optional but highly recommended)
- ½ teaspoon black peppercorns
- 2 cloves garlic smashed
Instructions
- In a large bowl, toss cucumbers and onions with kosher salt. Let sit for about 1 hour to draw out moisture. Drain and pat dry with a paper towel.
- In a saucepan, combine white vinegar, apple cider vinegar, sugar, mustard seeds, celery seeds, turmeric, pepper flakes, peppercorns, jalapeños (if using), and garlic. Bring to a gentle boil, stirring until sugar dissolves.
- Divide the cucumber-onion mixture between 2 clean pint jars (or 1 quart jar). Pour the hot brine over the cucumbers, making sure they’re completely covered. Discard garlic if desired (or keep it for extra punch).
- Let jars cool to room temp, then cover tightly and refrigerate for at least 24 hours (but they’re best after 48 hours). They’ll keep in the fridge for up to 3 weeks—if they last that long.
Notes
Storage:
Store your sweet and spicy refrigerator pickles in an airtight container — glass jars work best — and keep them in the refrigerator. They’ll be good for up to one month, but honestly, they’re usually long gone before then.
Tip: Always use a clean fork (not your fingers!) when grabbing pickles from the jar to keep them safe from any funky bacteria.
Tip: Always use a clean fork (not your fingers!) when grabbing pickles from the jar to keep them safe from any funky bacteria.
Nutrition
Calories: 45kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 0.4g | Fat: 0.3g | Saturated Fat: 0.02g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 294mg | Potassium: 54mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 48IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 0.2mg
