Description
Hot Honey Pickled Cucumber Spears are a deliciously tangy and sweet snack that combines the crunch of fresh cucumbers with a spicy honey brine.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium cucumbers, cut into spears
- 1 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
- 2 cloves garlic, smashed
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine apple cider vinegar, honey, red pepper flakes, salt, black peppercorns, and garlic. Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
- Once the mixture is simmering, remove it from heat and let it cool slightly.
- Place the cucumber spears in a clean jar.
- Pour the hot honey brine over the cucumbers, ensuring they are fully submerged.
- Seal the jar and let it cool to room temperature.
- Refrigerate for at least 24 hours before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Notes
- These pickles can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
- Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes to control the heat level.
- For a more intense flavor, let the cucumbers pickle for a few days before consuming.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Pickles
- Method: Pickling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 spear
- Calories: 30
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Hot Honey Pickled Cucumber Spears, pickles, spicy pickles, honey pickles, cucumber recipes