TARRAGON CUCUMBER PICKLES

Tarragon Cucumber Pickles image

Here is a quick and easy recipe for making pickles at home. They are good for eating on their own, or for giving a good crunch atop burgers.

Provided by Jane Sigal

Time 30m

Yield 2 quarts

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 large cucumbers (about 1 1/2 pounds)
4 large tarragon sprigs, cut into 2-inch pieces
2 tablespoons mustard seeds
2 tablespoons whole black peppercorns
1 tablespoon coriander seeds
2 bay leaves
4 cups plain rice wine vinegar
3/4 cup sugar

Steps:

Slice cucumbers crosswise 1/4 inch thick, and pack into 2 quart-size jars. Divide tarragon, mustard seeds, peppercorns, coriander seeds and bay leaves between 2 double layers of cheesecloth. Tie into bundles with string.
In a medium saucepan, combine vinegar with sugar and bundles of pickling spices, and bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve sugar. Pour brine over cucumbers, pack bundles of pickling spices on top and let cool. Discard spices, close jars and refrigerate at least 1 hour, preferably 3. Serve cold.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 55, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams, Carbohydrate 11 grams, Fat 0 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 3 milligrams, Sugar 9 grams