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EASY PICKLED CUCUMBER

Easy pickled cucumber that is crunchy, refreshing and so delicious! Pickles are light and healthy; and they are a great addition to burgers, salads and veggie bowls.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 2 minutes
Servings 1 big jar

Ingredients
  

CUCUMBERS

  • 2 big cucumbers, thinly sliced
  • 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
  • A few sprigs of fresh dill, optional*

BRINE

  • 1 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 Tbsp mustard seeds
  • 2 Tbsp coconut sugar
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • 10 peppercorns
  • 1 bay leaf

Instructions
 

  • Add brine ingredients to a small saucepan and heat over medium heat. Do not boil, just stir gently until the salt and sugar have dissolved. Let the brine cool down and allow the flavors to develop.
  • While the brine cools add cucumber slices, garlic and dill, if using, to a big glass jar.
  • Pour the cold brine over the cucumbers. The liquid should cover the cucumber slices. If needed, add a Tbsp of vinegar + a Tbsp of water at a time until the pickles are submerged.
  • Store in the fridge, these will keep for about 2 weeks. Pickles will be ready in 2 hours, but they will taste way better the next day. And they’ll become more flavorful with each day.
  • Enjoy!

Notes

* I love dill, but it can be a little overpowering. So if you want your pickled cucumbers to be a little more versatile, skip it. If you love dill pickles, just add a few sprigs of fresh dill to the jar. It will be super delicious!
** Recipe adapted from the Honey & Co. cookbook.