Description
These Sweet Heat Pickles are a perfect balance of sweet and spicy, adding a kick to your favorite dishes. Quick and easy to make, they’re a great addition to sandwiches, burgers, or enjoyed on their own as a zesty snack.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 3 cups sliced dill pickles (chips or spears)
- 1 cup pickle juice (reserved from the jar)
Brine:
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for extra heat)
Instructions
- Drain the Pickles: Drain the pickles, reserving 1 cup of the pickle juice.
- Prepare the Brine: In a saucepan, combine reserved pickle juice, sugar, vinegar, spices. Heat until sugar dissolves (3-5 mins).
- Combine: Place drained pickles in a jar. Pour warm brine over pickles.
- Chill: Let cool, seal, and refrigerate for 24 hours. Best after 2-3 days.
Notes
- Adjust spice levels to taste.
- Great on burgers, sandwiches, or as a snack.
- Keeps well in the fridge for up to 4 weeks.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: No-Cook (after heating brine)
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ¼ cup
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 330mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
