Crispy Cucumber Pickles (Ready in 5 Minutes, No Cooking!)
On a Hot Summer Day, Make Crispy and Delicious Cucumber Pickles in Just 5 Minutes, Without Any Cooking!
Make a sweet and sour, delicious pickle with just one cucumber! This recipe requires no pre-boiling of the brine; simply mix everything together, refrigerate, and enjoy immediately. These pickles are versatile, perfect as a side dish for rice or to complement fried chicken, burgers, and more.
Main Ingredients- 4 Cucumbers
- 3 Cheongyang peppers (optional, for a spicy kick)
- 1 Red chili pepper (for added color)
Sweet & Sour Pickle Brine- 500ml Cider (adds sweetness and fizziness for enhanced flavor)
- 7 Tbsp Vinegar (adjust to taste)
- 3 Tbsp Sugar (adjust sweetness)
- 1 Tbsp Salt
- 1 Tbsp Whole Peppercorns (for aromatic flavor)
- 500ml Cider (adds sweetness and fizziness for enhanced flavor)
- 7 Tbsp Vinegar (adjust to taste)
- 3 Tbsp Sugar (adjust sweetness)
- 1 Tbsp Salt
- 1 Tbsp Whole Peppercorns (for aromatic flavor)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Prepare a clean container for your pickles. Add 3 Tbsp sugar, 7 Tbsp vinegar, and 1 Tbsp salt to the container. Stir well with a spatula or spoon until the salt and sugar are completely dissolved. Ensuring the sugar and salt dissolve properly will help the pickle’s flavor distribute evenly and make them tastier.
Step 2
Wash the 4 cucumbers thoroughly under running water and pat them dry. Cut them into bite-sized pieces (about 1-1.5cm thick, half-moon or round shapes). Finely chop the Cheongyang peppers and red chili pepper. The peppers can be adjusted for spiciness or used for visual appeal.
Step 3
Add all the cut cucumbers and chopped peppers to the prepared pickle brine. Ensure all the ingredients are submerged in the brine.
Step 4
Gently mix the cucumbers and peppers in the container by flipping them from top to bottom using a spatula or spoon. This ensures the brine penetrates all ingredients evenly, resulting in more flavorful pickles.
Step 5
Pour in the 500ml of cider. The sweetness and fizziness of the cider will soak into the cucumbers, adding a crisp and refreshing taste. Finally, add 1 Tbsp of whole peppercorns for an aromatic touch.
Step 6
Seal the container tightly with its lid and refrigerate for about 3-4 hours to let the flavors meld. Once chilled, your crispy, sweet, and sour cucumber pickles will be ready to enjoy! They taste even better served cold.
