Cucumber Pickle Spears

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Ingredients

  • 4 large pickling cucumbers (about 1 pound), each cut lengthwise into 6 spears
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 3 large dill sprigs
  • 1 garlic clove, halved
  • 1 cup white vinegar
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/4 cup sugar

Instructions

  1. Place cucumber spears in a large bowl. Sprinkle with salt, and toss gently to coat. Cover and chill 2 hours.
  2. Drain cucumber spears in a colander. Rinse under cold water; drain well. Pack cucumber spears into a wide-mouth 1-quart jar. Add dill and garlic to jar; set aside.
  3. Combine vinegar, water, and sugar in a small saucepan; bring to a boil, stirring until sugar dissolves. Pour hot liquid over cucumber spears. Cover jar with metal lid, and screw on band. Cool completely. Cover and marinate in refrigerator 5 days before serving.
  4. Note: Pickles will last up to 6 weeks in the refrigerator.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

126 kcal 6% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 3.5g 7% DV
Total Fat 4.5g 6% DV
Carbs 18.1g 7% DV
Fiber 2.3g 8% DV
Sugar 0.9g 2% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9844mg 100% DV
Potassium 274.5mg 6% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 99.8mcg 11% DV
Vitamin C 30.4mg 34% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg
Calcium 74.8mg 6% DV
Iron 2.7mg 15% DV

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

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