Tangy 14 Day Cucumber Pickle Recipes To Try

Discover the delightful taste of Fourteen Day Pickles, a time-honored recipe that results in sweet, crunchy pickles perfect for sandwiches, snacking, or serving alongside your favorite dishes. This classic recipe lets you infuse cucumbers with a sweet and tangy brine, and the best part is, it requires just two weeks of patience. Follow along and elevate your culinary repertoire with these delicious treats!

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Ingredients

To make your own Fourteen Day Pickles, you will need the following ingredients:

4 cups of fresh cucumbers, sliced
1 cup of sugar
1 cup of vinegar
1 teaspoon of salt
1 teaspoon of mustard seeds
1 teaspoon of celery seeds
1 teaspoon of turmeric
1 onion, thinly sliced
Optional: Hot pepper flakes for a spicier kick

Instructions

Follow these steps to create your own Fourteen Day Pickles:

Begin by washing the cucumbers thoroughly. Slice them into your desired shapes—either thin rounds or thicker spears, depending on your preference.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cucumbers with the sliced onion and sprinkle with salt. Allow this mixture to sit for about 4 hours, letting the salt draw out excess moisture.
After 4 hours, drain the cucumber and onion mixture, rinsing under cold water to remove excess salt. Set aside.
In a saucepan, combine the vinegar, sugar, mustard seeds, celery seeds, turmeric, and optional hot pepper flakes. Stir the mixture over medium heat until the sugar dissolves and the mixture comes to a gentle boil.
Once boiling, remove the saucepan from heat, pour the hot mixture over the cucumbers and onions, and stir to ensure everything is well-incorporated.
Transfer the mixture into a clean, sterilized jar. Make sure the cucumbers and onions are completely submerged in the brine.
Seal the jar tightly and store it in the refrigerator. Allow the pickles to marinate for 14 days for the best flavors.
After the waiting period, your Fourteen Day Pickles will be ready to enjoy. Serve them cold and savor their sweet-tangy goodness!

These pickles are an excellent addition to charcuterie boards, barbecues, or simply on their own as a snack. The long infusion process allows the flavors to develop beautifully, creating a delightful treat that friends and family will love.