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Spicy Pickle Recipe

Published: July 11, 2025 Prep Time: About 20 minutes Cook Time: 0 minutes Total Time: About 20 minutes Serves: 1 quart Difficulty: Easy Category: Side Dish Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 pound small cucumbers
  • 1 cup white vinegar
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 2 tablespoons salt
  • 4 cloves garlic, smashed
  • 2 jalapeño peppers, sliced
  • 1 tablespoon dill seeds
  • 1 tablespoon black peppercorns
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds

Instructions

  1. Wash cucumbers and trim ends
  2. In large bowl, combine vinegar, water, sugar, and salt
  3. Stir until sugar and salt dissolve
  4. In clean jar, layer garlic, jalapeños, and spices
  5. Pack cucumbers tightly into jar
  6. Pour vinegar mixture over cucumbers
  7. Cover and refrigerate for 3 days
  8. Serve chilled

Special Notes

These spicy pickles are perfect for those who enjoy heat. The combination of jalapeños and red pepper flakes creates intense flavor. The key is to let the pickles marinate for at least 3 days for the best taste. This recipe is perfect for parties and can be made ahead of time. For extra heat, you can add more peppers or spices. The pickles should be stored in the refrigerator.