Quick Brined Cukes

Name: Quick Brined Cukes
Total time: 530 min
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients: 2 (1 pound) English cucumbers, sliced 1/4-inch rounds; 3 green onions, chopped; 3 cups distilled white vinegar; 2 cups water; 1 1/2 tablespoons Kosher salt; 1/4 cup pickling spice; 2 bay leaves; 1/2 tablespoon whole black peppercorns

Transform store-bought cucumbers into zesty pickles with just a few hours and pantry staples.

Recipe Info

Prep Time

530 min

Difficulty

Easy

Servings

2 servings

Nutrition

calories13kcal

carbohydrates1g

fat0g

protein0g

Side Dish Lunch Dinner American

Ingredients

2 (1 pound) English cucumbers, sliced 1/4-inch rounds

3 green onions, chopped

3 cups distilled white vinegar

2 cups water

1 1/2 tablespoons Kosher salt

1/4 cup pickling spice

2 bay leaves

1/2 tablespoon whole black peppercorns

Directions

Divide cucumber slices and green onions between 2 sterilized 1-quart jars.

In a saucepan, bring vinegar, water, salt, pickling spice, bay leaves, and peppercorns to a boil. Boil for 10 minutes, then remove from heat to cool for 30 minutes.

Pour brine over cucumbers. Seal jars tightly and refrigerate for at least 8 hours, or up to 24 hours for best flavor.