Pickled Cucumbers

For these pickled cucumbers, 2 main ingredients and some brine is all you need to have fresh pickles in a day. They are great on their own, on a burger, or sloppy Joe. I personally like to sandwich one in between 2 plain potato chips for a snack. The recipe can be easily halved.

overhead view of 2 jars of pickled cucumbers with a white bowl of pickles next to a blue check napkin
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Cool Time:
30 mins
Refrigerate Time:
8 hrs
Total Time:
8 hrs 50 mins
Servings:
20
Yield:
2 quarts
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 20 servings

  • 2 (1 pound) English cucumbers, sliced into 1/4-inch rounds

  • 3 green onions, chopped

  • 3 cups distilled white vinegar

  • 2 cups water

  • 1 1/2 tablespoons kosher salt

  • 1/4 cup pickling spice

  • 2 bay leaves

  • 1/2 tablespoon whole black peppercorns

Directions

  1. Divide cucumber slices and green onions between 2 1-quart jars.

  2. Bring vinegar, water, salt, pickling spice, bay leaves, and peppercorns to a boil in a saucepan; boil for 10 minutes. Remove from heat to cool for 30 minutes. 

  3. Pour brine over cucumbers. Cover and refrigerate for a minimum of 8 hours, or 24 hours for best results.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

13 Calories
0g Fat
1g Carbs
0g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 20
Calories 13
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0g 0%
Saturated Fat 0g 0%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 286mg 12%
Total Carbohydrate 1g 1%
Dietary Fiber 0g 2%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 0g 1%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 18mg 1%
Iron 0mg 2%
Potassium 52mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.