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Easy Quick Pickled Cucumbers with Red Onion

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A fast and simple recipe for tangy, crunchy pickled cucumbers and red onions, perfect as a snack or side dish. Ready in under 30 minutes and naturally gluten-free and vegan.

Ingredients

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  • 2 medium cucumbers, thinly sliced (about 1/8 inch thick)
  • 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup (240 ml) white vinegar
  • 1 cup (240 ml) water
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon salt (kosher or pickling salt preferred)
  • 1 clove garlic, thinly sliced (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
  • 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

  1. Wash the cucumbers and slice them thinly, about 1/8 inch thick. Peel and thinly slice the red onion to similar thickness. If using garlic, slice it thinly as well.
  2. In a small saucepan, combine white vinegar, water, sugar, and salt. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally until sugar and salt dissolve completely. Do not boil vigorously.
  3. Place cucumber slices and red onion in layers into a glass jar. Add garlic slices, black peppercorns, mustard seeds, and red pepper flakes if using. Press down gently to pack the veggies tightly without crushing.
  4. Pour the warm pickling liquid over the cucumbers and onions, ensuring everything is submerged. Leave about 1/2 inch of space at the top. Press veggies down again if needed.
  5. Let the jar cool to room temperature, then seal tightly and refrigerate. Eat after 30 minutes, but flavor improves after a few hours or overnight.

Notes

Use fresh cucumbers and onions for best crunch. Slice evenly to ensure uniform pickling. Warm the brine just enough to dissolve sugar and salt without boiling. Keep vegetables submerged to prevent spoilage. Flavors improve after sitting overnight. Store refrigerated and consume within two weeks.

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Keywords: quick pickles, pickled cucumbers, red onion pickles, tangy snack, easy pickling, refrigerator pickles, gluten-free, vegan

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