Old-fashioned Hot Pickle
This old-fashioned hot pickle recipe is a delicious and spicy addition to any meal. The combination of tangy vinegar, spicy peppers, and aromatic spices makes for a flavorful and versatile condiment.
Ingredients
- 1 pound cucumbers, sliced
- 1 cup white vinegar
- 1 cup water
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 hot peppers, sliced
- 1 tablespoon mustard seeds
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine the vinegar, water, sugar, garlic, hot peppers, mustard seeds, turmeric, and salt.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Add the sliced cucumbers to the saucepan and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let the pickles cool to room temperature.
- Transfer the pickles to a jar and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 20 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 10 minutes
- Total time:
- 30 minutes
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 30 per serving
- Carbohydrates
- 7g
- Fat
- 0g
- Protein
- 1g
Supplies
Saucepan Knife Cutting board Jar for storage
Tools
Jar lifter (optional)
Serving suggestions
Serve these hot pickles alongside sandwiches, burgers, or grilled meats for an extra kick of flavor.
Tips & tricks
For a milder version, remove the seeds from the hot peppers before slicing.
Cost
$5