Sweet Gherkins

Prep: 1440 min Cuisine: American

Sweet Gherkins are crunchy, tangy pickles infused with spices like cloves, cinnamon, and mustard seed, perfect for snacking or as a flavorful condiment.

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Ingredients

  • 2 qts. small green cucumbers, cut to 1 to 2 inches long
  • 2 qts. boiling vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp. celery seed
  • 2 Tbsp. whole cloves
  • 4 cups sugar
  • 2 Tbsp. stick cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup white mustard seed
  • 2 Tbsp. allspice

Instructions

  1. Cover fresh cucumbers with hot brine made by dissolving 2 cups of salt in 2 1/2 quarts of boiling water.
  2. Soak cucumbers in brine for 24 hours.
  3. Drain the cucumbers before proceeding with further processing or storage.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

275 kcal 14% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 4.9g 10% DV
Total Fat 12.2g 16% DV
Carbs 53.5g 19% DV
Fiber 15.7g 56% DV
Sugar 7.6g 15% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 248.8mg 11% DV
Potassium 674.3mg 14% DV
Cholesterol 1.3mg

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 15.3mcg 2% DV
Vitamin C 20.5mg 23% DV
Calcium 385.5mg 30% DV
Iron 5.3mg 30% 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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