Easy Homemade Spicy Pickle Recipe
Discover how to make ultra-flavorful, crunchy pickles in your microwave in just 15 minutes. These zesty pickles are perfect for adding a kick to burgers, salads, or enjoying straight from the jar!
Ingredients
- 3 cucumbers
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tbsp sugar
- 4 tbsp apple or white vinegar
- 4 tbsp water
- 1 tsp turmeric (can be omitted)
- 1 tsp nutmeg
- some leeks
- 1 tbsp grain mustard
- ⅓ chili
- 1 bay leaf
Instructions
- Wash the cucumbers and pat them dry with a cloth. Cut them into circle slices.
- Remove the seeds from the chili and slice it into circles. Chop the leeks.
- Place the cucumbers and dry spices in a microwave-safe bowl. Pour in the water and vinegar—microwave on high for 3.5 minutes.
- Carefully stir the contents of the bowl (it will be hot) and microwave for another 3.5 minutes.
- Allow the cucumbers to cool for 10 minutes. Then, add the onion and chili. Stir to combine the flavors.
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!