# Homemade Pickles

This recipe shows how to make homemade pickles with two variations: a classic sour pickle and a sweet heat pickle using candied jalapenos.

- Servings: 2 servings
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 4 pickling cucumbers
- 1 jalapeno
- 1 tsp coriander
- 1 tsp black peppercorns
- 1 tsp whole allspice berries
- 1 tsp mustard seed
- 1 tsp aleppo pepper or crushed red pepper
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 sprigs fresh dill
- 4 cups vinegar
- 1 cup water
- 2 tbsp pickling salt
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 3 tbsp candied jalapenos
- 1 head garlic cloves

## Instructions

1. Wash and dry four pickling cucumbers. Chop them; slice them, or spear them.
2. In a jar, put cucumbers and jalapenos at the bottom.
3. Add coriander, black peppercorns, whole allspice berries, mustard seed, aleppo pepper or crushed red pepper.
4. Add two bay leaves and two sprigs of fresh dill.
5. Prepare the brine: In a pot, mix four cups of vinegar and one cup of water.
6. Add two tablespoons of pickling salt and one tablespoon of sugar to the brine.
7. Bring the brine to a rolling boil.
8. Prepare the sweet heat pickles: In another jar, add cucumbers and the same spices as before.
9. Add three tablespoons of candied jalapenos and some juice.
10. Once the brine is boiling, remove from heat and let it cool for five minutes.
11. Before pouring the brine into the jars, run the jars under warm water.
12. Pour the brine into the jars. Let them cool a bit before securing the lids.
13. Taste the brine and adjust sweetness to your liking.
14. Add as many garlic cloves as you like and push them down.

## Equipment

- knife
- jar
- measuring cup
- pot
- spoon

## Source

- Original video: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT2eTXKJ1/
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- Extracted: 2025-02-06

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