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Spicy pickled cucumber slices served in a jar
Crisp and spicy fridge pickles with a refreshing crunch

Spicy pickled cucumber slices (Fridge pickles)

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Sauces and Gravies
'Fridge pickles' are the impatient cook's best friend. No need for canning or weeks of fermentation here. The hot vinegar brine and thin slicing mean the cucumber is 'ready' almost instantly, whilst retaining that fresh crunch we often miss in shop-bought jars. Chilli and plenty of dill ensure it's never boring.
🕒 Prep Time 20 mins
🍳 Cook Time 5 mins
⌛ Total Time 1 day 25 mins
🍽️ Servings 8 servings
🔥 Calories 50 kcal
🌍 Cuisine International

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Cucumber slicer/mandoline or sharp knife
  • Saucepan
  • Jar

Allergen Information

⚠️ Mustard

Instructions

1 ✓

Wash the cucumbers thoroughly. Trim the ends (these can contain enzymes that soften the cucumber), then slice or mandoline into 3-4 mm rounds.

Tip: Uniform thickness is key for even pickling.
2 ✓

Crush the garlic and tear the dill into smaller sprigs. Place them with the spices (mustard, pepper, chilli) at the bottom of the jar.

Tip: Crushed garlic releases more flavour than whole cloves.
3 ✓

Pack the jar as full as you can with the cucumber slices.

Tip: The cucumber will shrink after scalding, so pack plenty in.
4 ✓

Boil the water, vinegar, salt, and sugar until fully dissolved.

Tip: The brine ratio can be adjusted to taste: more sugar makes it sweet-and-sour.
5 ✓

Pour the boiling liquid over the cucumbers. Seal the lid, let cool to room temperature, then refrigerate.

Tip: You can eat them the very next day. They are best served cold!

Recipe FAQ

Why do they wrinkle?
If you use too much salt or sugar, it draws water out suddenly (osmosis). But with this recipe, that's less common; crunchiness dominates.
How long do they keep?
Since they aren't canned, they remain edible for about 3-4 weeks in the fridge.

Ingredients

  • 500 g Pickling cucumbers or Ridge cucumbers (firm)
  • 250 ml Water
  • 250 ml Vinegar (10%)
  • 1 tbsp Salt
  • 3 tbsp Granulated sugar
  • 3 cloves Garlic
  • 1 tsp Mustard seeds
  • 1 tsp Whole peppercorns
  • 1 tsp Chilli flakes
  • 1 bunch Fresh dill