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Sweet Heat Pickles

These homemade Sweet Heat Pickles are the perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and spicy ready in just 24 hours with no canning required! Crisp, flavorful, and addictively snackable.
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Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound pickling cucumbers sliced into ¼-inch rounds
  • 1 cup white vinegar
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup water
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes adjust to taste
  • ½ teaspoon mustard seeds
  • ¼ teaspoon celery seeds

Instructions
 

  • Step 1: Wash and slice the cucumbers into ¼-inch rounds. For extra crispiness, soak them in ice water for 30 minutes.
  • Step 2: Mix the vinegar, sugar, water, salt, and spices in a large bowl until everything is fully dissolved.
  • Step 3: Add the cucumber slices to the brine, stir well, and let sit at room temperature for 10–15 minutes.
  • Step 4: Transfer to jars or airtight containers, seal, and refrigerate for at least 24 hours.
  • Step 5: Enjoy your pickles chilled! Store them in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.