Cucamelon Pickles

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Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups cucamelons
  • 2 green chile peppers, halved and seeded
  • 2 sprigs fresh dill
  • 1 tablespoon yellow mustard seeds
  • 1 tablespoon dill seed
  • 2 teaspoons crushed black peppercorns
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 3/4 cup apple cider vinegar, or more as needed

Instructions

  1. Inspect 1 large jar for cracks. Immerse in simmering water until cucamelons are ready. Wash a new, unused lid and ring in warm, soapy water.
  2. Place cucamelons, chile peppers, dill, yellow mustard seeds, dill seed, and peppercorns in the sterilized jar.
  3. Combine water, vinegar, and salt in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Stir until salt has dissolved, about 1 minute. Remove from heat and let cool
  4. Pour vinegar mixture over cucamelons so they are completely covered. If you don't have enough liquid, mix equal parts water and vinegar and add to the jar. Close jar with the lid and let stand 3 to 4 days.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

16 kcal 1% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 0.9g 2% DV
Total Fat 0.3g
Carbs 2g 1% DV
Fiber 0.5g 2% DV
Sugar 0.1g

Electrolytes

Sodium 17mg 1% DV
Potassium 202.8mg 4% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 96.5mcg 11% DV
Vitamin C 21.3mg 24% DV
Calcium 56.3mg 4% DV
Iron 1.7mg 9% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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