Crisp Mixed Pickles
Crisp mixed pickles offering a tangy, sweet, and savory flavor profile, perfect for snacking or as a vibrant side dish, suited for picnics and family gatherings.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Cut cucumbers into 2-inch long thin sticks.
- Cover cucumbers with a brine of 1 cup salt to 2 cups water and let stand overnight.
- Rinse and drain the cucumbers.
- Pare carrots and cut into sticks like cucumbers.
- Cook carrots in a small amount of boiling salt water for 5 minutes.
- Remove seeds from peppers and cut into sticks.
- Combine remaining ingredients (sugar, celery seed, mustard seed, turmeric, salt) and pour over prepared vegetables.
- Heat just to boiling point.
- Seal in hot, sterile jars.
Tips & Substitutions
To enhance the crunchiness of your pickles, consider adding a few grape leaves to the jar before sealing. If you prefer less sweetness, reduce the sugar by half or substitute with honey. For a spicier kick, include some crushed red pepper flakes in the brine. Make sure to sterilize your jars properly to prevent spoilage.
Serving Suggestions
Crisp mixed pickles make a delightful accompaniment to sandwiches, burgers, or as a side to grilled meats. They can also enhance a charcuterie board or be served alongside Walt'S Vegetable Soup for a refreshing contrast. Enjoy them as a snack or add them to salads for an extra crunch.
Storage & Reheating
Store the mixed pickles in a cool, dark place. Once opened, keep them refrigerated and consume within 2-3 weeks for the best flavor. If you want to enjoy them later, you can process them in a water bath canner for long-term storage.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
Each serving of Crisp Mixed Pickles contains roughly 263 calories, with 6g protein, 58g carbohydrates, and 1g fat. It is an excellent source of vitamin C (248% of the Daily Value), dietary fiber (31% of the Daily Value), and potassium (27% of the Daily Value), and a good source of vitamin A and protein. Note that it is relatively high in sodium, at 1366mg per serving (59% of the Daily Value).
Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use different vegetables for this recipe?
Absolutely! You can customize the recipe by adding vegetables like cauliflower, beans, or even radishes. Just make sure to adjust the cooking time for any harder vegetables to ensure they are tender enough.
How long do the pickles need to sit before they are ready to eat?
For best flavor, allow the pickles to marinate for at least 24 hours in the refrigerator before serving. However, for deeper flavors, letting them sit for a week is ideal.
What if I don't have all the spices on hand?
You can substitute mustard seed with ground mustard and use dill seeds instead of celery seed. The end result will still be delicious! Just keep in mind that it may slightly alter the flavor profile of your pickles.
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).