Description
Sweet and Spicy Pickles are the perfect blend of sweetness and heat, making them an irresistible addition to any meal or gathering. Crafted from crunchy dill pickle chips, zesty jalapeños, and aromatic garlic, these pickles deliver a delightful crunch and a burst of flavor that will elevate your burgers, sandwiches, and even charcuterie boards. They are incredibly easy to prepare—taking only minutes to mix—and can be enjoyed straight from the jar or as a side dish. With their long-lasting freshness stored in the refrigerator, you’ll always have a tangy treat ready to spice up your summer barbecues or picnics.
Ingredients
- 32 oz dill pickle chips
- 4 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
- ¼ cup pickled jalapeños
- 12 cloves garlic (sliced)
- 1 ½ cups sugar
Instructions
- Drain the dill pickle chips thoroughly and reserve ¼ cup of the pickle juice.
- In a large bowl, combine the drained pickle chips with the reserved juice, crushed red pepper flakes, sliced jalapeños, and garlic. Toss until well mixed.
- Stir in the sugar until all ingredients are evenly coated.
- Cover tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours (overnight is best).
- Transfer pickles to clean mason jars or reuse empty pickle jars, seal tightly, and store in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Refrigeration
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Adjust spice levels by varying the amount of crushed red pepper flakes based on your preference. For added flavor variations, consider adding fresh herbs like dill or mustard seeds to the mix.