Spicy Pickled Cucumbers
Spicy Pickled Cucumbers deliver a zippy bite with tangy vinegar, honeyed balance, and a garlicky, dill-forward finish. The heat from red pepper flakes builds as they sit, making each spear brighter and more assertive over time. Serve alongside sandwiches, grilled meats, or snack boards when you want a crisp, punchy pickle with kick.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Spicy Pickled Cucumbers, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 28 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 4 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 94 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 71
- Heart Health
- 40
- Metabolic
- 15
- Digestive
- 35
- Inflammatory
- 15
- Performance
- 38
- General Wellness
- 1
Rinse the cucumbers and pat them dry. Trim off the ends, then cut them in half. Cut each half into spears. Place the spears in a clean, wide-mouth mason-type canning jar.
- 2
Add the water, vinegar, and honey to a saucepan. Add about half of the garlic pieces to the pan, then drop the remaining garlic into the jar with the cucumber spears.
- 3
Using a mortar and pestle, crush the peppercorns, pickling spice, mustard seeds, and pepper flakes together. Sprinkle about half of this mixture into the saucepan, then add the remaining mixture to the cucumber spears. Add as much fresh dill fronds as desired to the saucepan and also drop some into the pickle jar.
- 4
Add the salt to the saucepan. Heat on low, stirring constantly, until the honey has melted. Pour the mixture over the cucumber spears, filling the jar to within 1/8 inch of the rim, then tighten the lid. Refrigerate for 1 week before using.
- Calories 60.55 kcal Low Source 3%
- Protein 0.05 g Low Source 0%
- Carbohydrate 14.38 g 5%
- Total Fat 0.04 g Low Source 0%
- Saturated Fat 0.02 g Low Source 0%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.05 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 5.65 mg Low Source 0%
- Dietary Fiber 0.88 g Low Source 3%
- Total Sugars 12.36 g --
- Added Sugars 1.66 g Low Source 3%
- Calcium 9.21 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 0.03 mg Low Source 0%
- Potassium 2.29 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin A 1.36 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 1.08 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Mustard
- Sulfites
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Spicy Pickled Cucumbers is made with 10 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 30 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Peppercorns, Fresh Dill, Garlic, and Honey. Each serving provides about 60.55 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Spicy Pickled Cucumbers made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Peppercorns, Fresh Dill, Garlic, Honey, Mustard Seeds. The full list of 10 is above.
- How long does it take to make Spicy Pickled Cucumbers?
- About 30 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 60.55 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Spicy Pickled Cucumbers easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Spicy Pickled Cucumbers healthy?
- Spicy Pickled Cucumbers has an easyChef Pro health score of 37/100. Per serving, it provides 60.55 calories and 0.05 g of protein, or 0% of the Daily Value. It contains Mustard, Sulfites and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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