Quick Pickles
These easy homemade quick pickles are perfect for adding a tangy crunch to sandwiches and salads.
Ingredients
Vegetables
- 1 lb English cucumbers, thinly sliced
- 0.5 small onion, thinly sliced
- 1.5 cups distilled white vinegar
- 0.5 cup sugar
- 2 tsp mustard seeds
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 0.25 tsp red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Add cucumbers and onion to jar. Combine vinegar, sugar, mustard seeds, salt, and red pepper flakes; simmer until sugar dissolves, about 5 minutes.
- Pour liquid over vegetables, stir gently, and let cool to room temperature. Cover and refrigerate before serving.
Notes
Ensure pickles are fully submerged in the brine for best flavor.