Hey, those cucumbers look like pickles
16.3 years ago cucumbers, summer
That was a statement my oldest daughter (6 years old) made which I must admit I am pretty sure I was much older before I had that thought. Seemed like a good opportunity for teaching the kids were pickles come from and a great excuse to make some sweet summer pickles. While heading out the door to get some spices we were lacking my wife told me, "these better not be $20 pickles." I have some history here, taking that advice I only came back with just mustard seed and decided to improvise the rest, here is what I came up with.
Cheap Vegetable Gardener’s Sweet Summer Pickle recipe
- 1 cucumber
- 1 clove garlic
- 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 cup water
- 3 T sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper flakes
- 1/4 tsp cloves
- 1/8 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp coriander (mine were still a little green from garden)
- 1/4 tsp mustard seed
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Directions: Pretty easy, just cut the cucumber into slices 1/4 in thick and add all ingredients to sealable container, shake well, and place in refrigerator. Wait at least 3 days and eat. Once empty just add more sliced cucumbers and repeat.
Tags: cheap, garden seeds, garlic bulbs, pepper plants, vegetables
16.3 years ago
Wow Great Minds think alike!I did the same thing this morning (made brad ‘n butter chips as I call em) I had six pickles which made just the right amount of the recipe I use- Can’t wait tell they’re ready to eat! *Drool*
16.3 years ago
Looks really good. I’ll give it a try as soon as my cucumbers get large enough. Great blog!
16.3 years ago
Sounds exactly how I make my sweet and sour pickles. I add a couple of little bitty hot peppers.
16.3 years ago
Sounds like a great pickle recipe. I’ve never picked anything before, but I will try this. I have some extra cucumbers that might do well as pickles. I love that you didn’t buy a kit at the store, you mixed it up yourself. How cool!
16.3 years ago
Well they turned out pretty good, though I should have spent a little bit more and got some dill though.
16.3 years ago
I came across your blog from Crunchy Chicken and i had to try these pickles….so easy and perfect timing as i have been wanting to try my hand at making pickles. I didnt have mustard seed so i used mustard powder and they still came out fantastic. This is definately going to become a regular in my house.
15.8 years ago
The pickled cucumbers look very appetizing