Best Quick And Easy Pickles With Chiles Recipes

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QUICK & EASY REFRIGERATOR PICKLES



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Refrigerator pickles are quick and easy to make -- no sterilizing jars or special equipment required.

Provided by Jennifer Segal

Categories     Snacks

Yield About 24 spears, or two 1-quart jars

Number Of Ingredients 10

1¼ cups distilled white vinegar (5% acidity)
3 tablespoons kosher salt
2 tablespoons sugar
2 cups cold water
1¾ to 2 pounds Kirby cucumbers (about 6), cut into halves or spears
2 tablespoons coriander seeds
6 large garlic cloves, peeled and halved
1 teaspoon mustard seeds
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
16 dill sprigs

Steps:

  • Combine the vinegar, salt and sugar in a small non-reactive saucepan (such as stainless steel, glass, ceramic or teflon) over high heat. Whisk until the salt and sugar are dissolved. Transfer the liquid into a bowl and whisk in the cold water. Refrigerate brine until ready to use.
  • Stuff the cucumbers into two clean 1-quart jars. Add the coriander seeds, garlic cloves, mustard seeds, red pepper flakes, dill sprigs, and chilled brine into jars, dividing evenly. If necessary, add a bit of cold water to the jars until the brine covers the cucumbers. Cover and refrigerate about 24 hours, then serve. The pickles will keep in the refrigerator for up to one month.

Nutrition Facts :

QUICK-PICKLED CHILES



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Some serranos are super-spicy (taste a seed to find out); you can remove some seeds for less heat. These are good on just about anything, but especially roasted vegetables with a bit of sweetness, such as squashes, carrots, parsnips, and beets. Use them to give our Date, Olive, and Goat-Cheese Tart a kick.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Quick & Easy Recipes

Time 5m

Yield Makes 1/2 cup

Number Of Ingredients 4

5 serrano or jalapeno chiles, cut into 1/4-inch slices
3/4 cup distilled white vinegar
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon sugar

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients in a nonreactive bowl. Transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate at least 24 hours and up to 1 month.

QUICK AND EASY PICKLES



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Pickling vegetables refers to the simple process of submerging them in a salt and water solution (brine) or an acidic ingredient like vinegar. In very simple terms, the good bacteria that exists naturally on vegetables consumes the starches/sugars in the vegetable and secretes acids (namely lactic acid) that prevent spoilage. More importantly, the process adds flavor to vegetables, gives them brightness and acidity and, in some cases, increases their vitamin content! At the restaurant, after making these pickles, we cut them into spears; batter dip and deep fry them and serve them with spicy mayonnaise. Indulgent and delicious!

Provided by Alex Guarnaschelli

Time 30m

Yield 1 1/2 pounds pickles

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 1/2 ounces sea salt (about 1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon)
1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
8 cups bottled water
1 1/2 pounds kirby cucumbers, thoroughly washed and dried
Few sprigs fresh dill, washed and dried

Steps:

  • Mix the sea salt, apple cider vinegar, and water and bring to a boil. Simmer for 5 minutes. Remove the brine from the heat and allow it to cool slightly. Arrange the cucumbers upright in a container large enough to hold the brine. Place the dill sprigs in amongst the cucumbers in the jars. The cucumbers should be fitted tightly and should come within 1/2-inch of the top of the container.
  • Fill the container with the brine to the top and tap on a flat surface to remove any possible air bubbles.
  • The pickles will last for up to a few weeks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 17 calorie, Fat 0 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Cholesterol 0 milligrams, Sodium 320 milligrams, Carbohydrate 3 grams, Fiber 1 grams, Protein 1 grams, Sugar 2 grams

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