Kinda Sorta Sour Pickles Recipe

Craving quick and tangy pickles? This Alton Brown-inspired recipe delivers perfectly sour pickles in under 30 minutes! These Kinda Sorta Sour Pickles are incredibly easy to make, requiring minimal prep and boasting a vibrant, refreshing flavor that's perfect as a side dish or snack. Get ready to impress with these surprisingly simple yet delicious homemade pickles!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 19 mins
Calories 135.9 kcal
Protein 3g
Rating 3.9 (7 Reviews)
Kinda Sorta Sour Pickles

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Kinda Sorta Sour Pickles

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How to Make Kinda Sorta Sour Pickles

  1. Combine 1 medium thinly sliced onion and 4 cups thinly sliced cucumbers in a clean, 1-quart jar.
  2. In a small, non-reactive saucepan, combine 1 cup white vinegar, 1/2 cup water, 1/4 cup sugar, 1 tablespoon kosher salt, 1 teaspoon mustard seeds, and 1/2 teaspoon celery seeds.
  3. Bring the pickling liquid to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer for exactly 4 minutes.
  4. Add 4 peeled garlic cloves to the jar with the onions and cucumbers.
  5. Carefully pour the hot pickling liquid over the onion and cucumber slices, ensuring the vegetables are fully submerged. Leave about 1/2 inch of headspace at the top of the jar.
  6. Let the jar cool completely to room temperature.
  7. Once cool, add additional pickling liquid if needed to ensure the vegetables remain fully submerged, seal the jar tightly and refrigerate for at least 12 hours (longer is better!). Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

181 g

Sugar

112g

Fat

0g

Carbs

11g