Best Sweet And Sour Pickles Recipes

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SWEET-AND-SOUR QUICK PICKLES



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Inspired by classic bread-and-butter pickles, these sweet-and-sour pickles are a bit more sour than sweet with a hint of mustard and dill. Apple cider vinegar lends a fruitier flavor to the no-cook brine than white vinegar, which is often used for making cucumber pickles.

Provided by Justin Chapple

Categories     side-dish

Time 6h10m

Yield 1 quart

Number Of Ingredients 7

12 to 14 ounces Persian, kirby or English cucumbers, sliced (see Cook's Note)
4 to 6 dill sprigs
1 1/4 cups apple cider vinegar
3/4 cup water
6 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 1/2 tablespoons whole-grain mustard

Steps:

  • Stuff the cucumbers and dill into a 1-quart glass or plastic jar with a tight-fitting lid.
  • In another 1-quart jar, combine the vinegar, water, sugar, salt and mustard. Close the jar and shake vigorously until the sugar and salt dissolve. Pour over the cucumbers, cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours (preferably overnight) or up to 1 month.

SWEET AND SOUR ZUCCHINI PICKLES



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Pickled zucchini is a great way to use up all those green beauties in your garden. Preserve them now to share as a holiday gift from your kitchen. -Tina Butler, Royse City, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h10m

Yield about 6 pints.

Number Of Ingredients 7

11 cups thinly sliced zucchini (about 3 pounds)
1 large onion, halved and thinly sliced
1/3 cup canning salt
4-1/2 cups white vinegar
3 cups sugar
1 tablespoon mustard seed
1-1/2 teaspoons ground turmeric

Steps:

  • Place zucchini and onion in a large nonreactive bowl. Sprinkle with salt and toss to coat. Add water to cover; let stand at room temperature 2 hours. Drain; rinse and drain thoroughly., In a 6-qt. stockpot, combine remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve sugar. Reduce heat; simmer 5 minutes to allow flavors to blend. Add zucchini mixture; return to a boil, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 4-5 minutes or until heated through., Carefully ladle hot mixture into six hot 1-pint jars, leaving 1/2-in. headspace. Remove air bubbles and, if necessary, adjust headspace by adding hot pickling liquid. Wipe rims. Center lids on jars; screw on bands until fingertip tight., Place jars into canner with simmering water, ensuring that they are completely covered with water. Bring to a boil; process for 10 minutes. Remove jars and cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 12 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 87mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

SWEET AND SOUR PICKLES



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Provided by Katherine Sacks

Categories     Low Fat     Kid-Friendly     Low Cal     Healthy     Vegan     Anise     Clove     Yellow Squash     Small Plates

Yield 5 cups

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups apple cider vinegar
1/2 cup (packed) brown sugar
10 whole cloves
3 whole star anise pods
2 tablespoons kosher salt
1 tablespoon dried mustard powder
1 tablespoon mustard seeds
1/2 teaspoon black peppercorns
2 medium yellow squash (about 1/2 pound), thinly sliced crosswise

Steps:

  • Bring vinegar, brown sugar, cloves, star anise, salt, mustard powder, mustard seeds, peppercorns, and 2 cups water to a boil in a medium pot over high heat, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer 10 minutes.
  • Place squash in a heatproof resealable container or jar (divide among several containers if necessary). Pour hot brining liquid over squash. Let cool to room temperature, then cover and chill at least 2 hours before serving.

ARMENIAN SWEET AND SOUR GARLIC PICKLES



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Sweet and Sour Garlic Pickles are eaten throughout Western Asia. It has to be prepared well in advance(about 2 weeks), so plan ahead.

Provided by Sharon123

Categories     Vegetable

Time 25m

Yield 1 pint, about

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 large heads of garlic, peeled (about 60 cloves)
3 tablespoons salt
1 teaspoon sugar
1 cup unsweetened pomegranate juice
1/4 cup white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon black peppercorns (cracked or lightly crushed)
3 hot dried red chili peppers
1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped

Steps:

  • Place the peeled garlic in a sterile glass jar and add the salt and sugar. Cover and shake to mix. Let stand on the counter for 1-2 hours shaking every now and then to get the garlic to start to break down and give off its liquid.
  • Heat the pomegranate juice and the vinegar in a small saucepan to bring to a boil.
  • Add the peppercorns, the sliced or torn chili peppers and the dill to the garlic and then top off with the pomegranate juice and vinegar mixture.
  • Cover and shake well.
  • Store refrigerated for at least 2 weeks before eating.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 267.1, Fat 1.4, SaturatedFat 0.4, Sodium 20965.4, Carbohydrate 63.4, Fiber 4.2, Sugar 37, Protein 5.3

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