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Quick Pickles

Fermented & Pickled

4 Servings
Prep 5 min
Pickle 1 hr
Total 5 min active

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups fresh cucumbers
  • 240 ml (1 cup) leftover pickle juice (from store-bought or homemade pickles)
  • optional additions: fresh dill sprigs, garlic cloves, peppercorns, red pepper flakes

Equipments:

  • Clean glass jar (quart-size)
  • Knife and cutting board
Gluten-Free
Grain-Free
Soy-Free
Nut-Free
Oil-Free
Refined Sugar-Free
Meal Prep Friendly

Features:

Gluten-Free

Grain-Free

Soy-Free

Nut-Free

Oil-Free

Refined Sugar-Free

Meal Prep Friendly

Nutrition:

Servings 1 serving Calories 10 Carbohydrates 2g Fat 0g Fiber 0.3g Protein 0.2g
Monounsaturated 0g Polyunsaturated 0g Saturated 0g Trans 0g
Vitamin A 0mcg Vitamin C 2mg Vitamin D 0mg
Calcium 5mg Iron 0.1mg Potassium 30mg
Cholesterol 0mg Sodium 180mg Sugar 1g

Make Now

Instructions:

  1. Prep the Vegetables
    Wash and slice 2 cups fresh cucumbers into rounds, sticks, or bite-sized pieces.
  2. Pack the Jar
    Place the cucumbers and any optional seasonings — fresh dill, garlic cloves, peppercorns, or red pepper flakes — into a clean glass jar.
  3. Add Pickle Juice
    Pour 240 ml (1 cup) leftover pickle juice over the vegetables until fully submerged.
  4. Marinate
    Seal the jar and refrigerate. Let sit for at least 1 hour. The longer they marinate, the more flavorful they become.
  5. Store
    Keep refrigerated and consume within 1–2 weeks.
Why these Ingredients
Common Mistakes, Notes, Prep in Advance, Storage, Swaps & Tips

Notes:

  • The pickle juice can be used 2–3 times before it loses its punch — each batch will be slightly milder.
  • Thin-sliced cucumbers pickle faster than thick; aim for 3–4 mm slices for a 1-hour pickle.

Storage:

  • Keep refrigerated for up to 1–2 weeks. Use a clean utensil each time to prevent contamination.

Swaps:

  • Use carrots, radishes, green beans, cauliflower, or red onion instead of cucumbers — all work great.

Tips:

  • For extra flavor, add a smashed garlic clove and a few fresh dill sprigs to the jar.