Pickled Gherkins Recipe Quick And Easy Recipe

Name: Pickled Gherkins Recipe Quick And Easy
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: Serves 1 or more
Ingredients: Gherkins; Salt; Water; White Vinegar; Pickling Spices

Craving crunchy, flavorful pickled gherkins without the fuss? This recipe delivers! No soaking needed, these vibrant green pickles are ready in under an hour. We use a spicy vinegar base for a delightful kick (adjust to your spice preference!), but you can easily customize with your favorite pickling spices. Perfect for a quick batch from your garden or store-bought gherkins. These aren't crisp pickles, but they are bursting with flavor and retain their beautiful green color. Try a small batch and get ready to enjoy these delicious pickles straight from the fridge!

Prep Time 15 mins

Cook Time 40 mins

Calories 69.7 kcal

Protein 3g

Rating 0.0 (1 Reviews)

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

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How to Make Pickled Gherkins Recipe Quick And Easy

Prepare the Brine: In a saucepan, combine 225g salt with 2 liters of water. Stir until salt dissolves completely.
Blanch the Gherkins: Pack 1 kg of small dill cucumbers tightly into a saucepan. Pour the prepared brine over the gherkins, ensuring they are fully submerged.
Simmer Gently: Bring the gherkins and brine to almost boiling point. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Do not let it boil vigorously.
Cool and Drain: Remove the saucepan from heat and allow the gherkins to cool completely. Once cooled, drain the brine thoroughly.
Prepare the Spiced Vinegar: In a separate saucepan, combine 500ml white vinegar, 2 tablespoons pickling spice (adjust to taste; includes dried chili, celery seed, fennel seeds, black peppercorns etc.), and 1 tablespoon sugar (optional, for a milder tang).
Simmer Vinegar: Bring the spiced vinegar mixture to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat.
Pack and Seal: Pack the drained gherkins tightly into sterilized jars. Pour the hot spiced vinegar over the gherkins, leaving about 1cm headspace.
Seal and Cool: Seal the jars tightly. Allow to cool completely. Once cooled, store the jars in the refrigerator. Enjoy after a few days for optimal flavor.