Imagine biting into a pickle so crisp and flavorful that it instantly transforms your meal from ordinary to extraordinary. The Kettler Ice Box Pickles are not just another pickle recipe - they're a culinary adventure that will revolutionize your side dish game! With a perfect balance of tangy vinegar, subtle sweetness, and aromatic seeds, these homemade pickles are so simple to make that even novice home cooks can become pickle masters in just 15 minutes.
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: -
Total Time: 15 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 8 servings
Ingredients
- 4 cups sliced cucumbers
- 1 cup white vinegar
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 tablespoon mustard seeds
- 1 teaspoon dill seeds
- 1/2 onion, sliced
Instructions
- Wash and thinly slice cucumbers into uniform rounds, approximately 1/8 to 1/4 inch thick. Use a sharp knife or mandoline slicer for consistent cuts.
- Slice half an onion into thin, translucent rings or half-moons to complement the cucumber slices.
- In a medium non-reactive saucepan, combine white vinegar, water, sugar, and salt. Stir ingredients until sugar and salt completely dissolve.
- Add mustard seeds and dill seeds to the vinegar mixture, allowing them to infuse flavor into the pickling liquid.
- Bring the pickling liquid to a gentle boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally to ensure sugar is fully dissolved.
- Remove the hot pickling liquid from heat and let it cool slightly for 2-3 minutes.
- Layer sliced cucumbers and onions in a clean glass jar or airtight container, ensuring even distribution.
- Carefully pour the warm pickling liquid over the cucumbers and onions, making sure they are completely submerged.
- Allow pickles to cool to room temperature, then seal the container and refrigerate.
- Let pickles marinate in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, to develop full flavor.
- Pickles will keep refrigerated for up to 2 weeks. Enjoy cold as a crisp, tangy side dish or condiment.
Tips
- Use fresh, firm cucumbers for the best crunch and texture. English or Persian cucumbers work exceptionally well.
- Slice cucumbers uniformly to ensure even pickling and consistent flavor absorption.
- A mandoline slicer can help achieve those perfectly thin, professional-looking pickle rounds.
- Allow pickles to marinate overnight for maximum flavor development.
- Use a clean, sterilized glass jar to prevent any unwanted bacterial growth.
- For extra flavor variations, experiment with adding garlic cloves or fresh dill to the pickling liquid.
- Keep pickles refrigerated and consume within 2 weeks for optimal taste and texture.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 35kcal
Carbohydrates: 8g
Protein: g
Fat: g
Saturated Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 0mg
