Elsie'S Crispy Sweet Pickles
Elsie’s Crispy Sweet Pickles deliver a delightful combination of crunch and sweet tang, making them perfect for snacking or as a flavorful addition to meals. Their simple, no-cook process highlights fresh cucumber flavor with a savory pickling spice. Ideal for those who enjoy homemade, tangy pickles with a crispy texture.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Prepare a brine by dissolving 4 cups of coarse salt in 2 gallons of cold water.
- Wash and slice the cucumbers if desired or leave whole.
- Place cucumbers in a large container with the brine, ensuring they are fully submerged.
- Add 2 small boxes of alum pickling spice to the mixture.
- Pour in 1 gallon of vinegar over the cucumbers and spice.
- Allow the pickles to sit for approximately 12 days, maintaining a cool environment.
- After 12 days, remove the pickles, rinse if necessary, and store them in jars.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
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).
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).