Description
Quick-pickled cucumbers and onions add a tangy crunch to any meal. This easy recipe requires minimal ingredients and time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup white vinegar
- 1 cup water
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black peppercorns
Instructions
- Slice the cucumber and onion thinly.
- Combine vinegar, water, sugar, salt, and peppercorns in a saucepan.
- Heat the mixture until the sugar dissolves.
- Place cucumber and onion slices in a jar.
- Pour the hot liquid over the vegetables.
- Let cool, then refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
Notes
- Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
- Adjust sugar or salt to taste.
- Use apple cider vinegar for a different flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Pickling
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 15
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: quick pickles, cucumbers, onions, easy recipe