Iceberg Cucumber Pickle

Prep: 1440 min

Crisp, tangy pickles with a hint of spice and sweetness, perfect for adding zest to sandwiches or enjoying as a refreshing snack with a crunchy texture.

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Ingredients

  • 7 lb. cucumbers
  • 2 c. pickling lime
  • 2 gal. water
  • 1/2 gal. vinegar
  • 4 1/2 lb. sugar
  • 1 Tbsp. cloves
  • 1 Tbsp. mixed pickling spices
  • 1 Tbsp. salt

Instructions

  1. Slice cucumbers and mix with lime water; let stand for 24 hours.
  2. Stir occasionally during the lime water soaking period.
  3. Wash thoroughly and place in ice water for 3 hours.
  4. Rinse the cucumbers again after soaking in ice water.
  5. Place cucumbers in an enamel cooker.
  6. Mix sugar and vinegar together and pour over cucumbers; let set overnight.
  7. Put the spices in a cheesecloth bag and tie up so the spices won't be all through the pickles.
  8. Let the spices soak in with the cucumbers, sugar, and vinegar.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

117 kcal 6% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 2.3g 5% DV
Total Fat 3.4g 4% DV
Carbs 27.1g 10% DV
Fiber 9.8g 35% DV
Sugar 4.7g 9% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9767.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 380.8mg 8% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 3mcg
Vitamin C 9.9mg 11% DV
Calcium 182.8mg 14% DV
Iron 3.4mg 19% DV

* % 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).

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