Sameday Pickles
Ingredients
- 4 cups thinly sliced kirby cucumbers (no more than 1/4-inch thick)
- 1 onion, thinly sliced ⓘ
- 2 tablespoons coarse salt ⓘ
- 2 cups apple cider vinegar
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1 piece dried star anise ⓘ
- 2 teaspoons mustard seeds
- 1/4 teaspoon dried allspice berries ⓘ
- 1/4 teaspoon celery seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon coriander seeds ⓘ
- 1/2-inch piece dried ginger, sliced
Instructions
- Add cucumber and onion slices to a deep bowl. Sprinkle with salt and toss well. Let stand for 30 minutes. Rinse and set aside.
- Meanwhile, add vinegar and sugar to a deep pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes. Add spices along with the rinsed cucumber and onion slices. Return to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook gently 5 more minutes. Do not overcook, or you'll end with limp pickles. Let cool. Will last a few weeks in airtight containers in the refrigerator or process in canning jars.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
187
kcal
9% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).