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Curry Pickles Recipe 🥒
Overview:
Experience the tangy and spicy delight of homemade Curry Pickles with this easy-to-follow recipe. Perfect for snacking or accompanying your favorite lunch dishes, these pickles pack a punch of flavor with a hint of curry spice. Let’s dive into creating this crunchy and flavorful treat!
- Preparation Time: 15 minutes
- Cooking Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Servings: 3 pints
- Cuisine: Vegan, Kosher
- Difficulty Level: Beginner Cook
- Method: Stove Top
- Category: Lunch/Snacks
- Keywords: Vegetable, Spicy, < 30 Mins, Easy
Ingredients:
- 24 cucumbers
- 1/2 cup pickling salt
- 2 cups water
- 1 tablespoon curry powder
- 2 1/2 cups vinegar
- 1/4 cup prepared mustard
- 1 tablespoon celery seed
Instructions:
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Prepare Cucumbers:
- Start by placing the cucumbers in a large bowl.
- Sprinkle the pickling salt over the cucumbers and pour in the water.
- Allow the cucumbers to soak in the salted water for 5 hours to ensure proper pickling.
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Rinse Cucumbers:
- After the soaking time, drain the cucumbers and rinse them thoroughly under cold water.
- This step helps remove excess salt and prepares the cucumbers for pickling.
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Prepare Pickling Mixture:
- In a saucepan, combine the remaining ingredients: curry powder, vinegar, prepared mustard, and celery seed.
- Stir well to ensure all the ingredients are fully incorporated.
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Heat Pickling Mixture:
- Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the pickling mixture to a gentle boil.
- Stir occasionally to prevent sticking and ensure even heating.
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Add Cucumbers:
- Once the pickling mixture reaches a boil, add the rinsed cucumbers to the saucepan.
- Heat the cucumbers in the pickling mixture just until they reach the boiling point.
- Be careful not to overcook them, as you want the cucumbers to maintain their crispness.
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Pack and Seal:
- While the cucumbers are still hot, carefully pack them into clean, sterilized pint jars.
- Pour the hot pickling liquid over the cucumbers, ensuring they are fully submerged.
- Seal the jars tightly with lids.
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Cool and Store:
- Allow the jars of Curry Pickles to cool to room temperature before storing them in the refrigerator.
- The pickles will continue to develop flavor as they chill.
- Enjoy your homemade Curry Pickles as a tasty snack or as a flavorful addition to your favorite dishes!
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 415.4
- Fat: 3.6g
- Saturated Fat: 0.9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 19161.7mg
- Carbohydrates: 89.8g
- Fiber: 13g
- Sugar: 40.9g
- Protein: 16.7g
Tips for Success:
- Use fresh, firm cucumbers for the best texture and flavor in your pickles.
- Make sure to properly sterilize your jars before packing the pickles to ensure they stay fresh longer.
- Adjust the level of spiciness to your preference by adding more or less curry powder.
- Allow the pickles to cool completely before tasting to allow the flavors to fully develop.
Now, get ready to indulge in the zesty goodness of homemade Curry Pickles! 🌶️🥒