Trash Can Pickles
Sweet and tangy pickles with a crunchy texture, perfect for snacking or adding to sandwiches. Ideal for those who enjoy bold, homemade flavors with a hint of spice.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Make a brine by dissolving salt in water in a 4 or 5-gallon plastic can with a lid.
- Ensure the brine is salty enough to float an egg.
- Prepare cucumbers by cleaning and trimming the ends.
- Combine vinegar, sugar, alum, and pickling spice in a large container to create the pickling solution.
- Pack cucumbers into the brine, ensuring they are fully submerged.
- Seal the container and let the pickles ferment for at least a week before tasting.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
48
kcal
2% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).