Pickled Cucumbers Salt Free Pickles Recipe

Craving pickles but watching your sodium intake? These salt-free pickled cucumbers are a game-changer! Adapted from a no-salt cookbook, this recipe delivers a vibrant, tangy flavor that will fool even the most dedicated pickle purist. Perfectly crisp and refreshing, they're easy to make and store, making them ideal for meal prepping or a quick, healthy snack. The secret? A flavorful vinegar brine that's surprisingly salt-free! Feel free to add some juicy tomato chunks after chilling for an extra burst of flavor. Make them today!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Calories 44.4 kcal
Protein 2g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Pickled Cucumbers Salt Free Pickles

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How to Make Pickled Cucumbers Salt Free Pickles

  1. Peel 2 pounds of cucumbers and slice them to your desired thickness (rounds, strips, or halves).
  2. In a large stainless steel or glass bowl, combine the sliced cucumbers with 1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced.
  3. In a medium saucepan, combine 2 cups apple cider vinegar, 1 cup white vinegar, 1/2 cup sugar, 2 teaspoons celery seeds, 1 teaspoon black peppercorns, and 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder.
  4. Bring the vinegar mixture to a boil over high heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves completely.
  5. Carefully pour the hot vinegar mixture over the cucumbers and onions in the bowl.
  6. Cover the bowl tightly with aluminum foil or plastic wrap.
  7. Let the mixture cool completely at room temperature.
  8. Refrigerate the pickled cucumbers overnight (or for at least 6 hours) to allow the flavors to meld.
  9. Before serving, pour off excess vinegar mixture (you can save it for another use!).
  10. Remove any peppercorns before serving. Optional: Add 1 cup of diced tomatoes after chilling.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

21g

Fat

0g

Carbs

3g