Sweet and spicy pickles are loaded with savory, spicy flavors like garlic, onions, dill, and jalapeno with a dash of sweetness to mellow it out and make a great addition to any meal.

If you love pickles, then this is the recipe for you. I love to serve these pickles with chicken, beef, and pork dishes and even have them on their own as a snack. The best part is that they're so easy to make in addition to being so good!

Why You'll Love This Recipe

• It's full of sweet and savory flavors with a kick of heat.
• It uses simple ingredients.
• It's an easy recipe that anyone can make.
• The flavors make it the perfect pairing with almost any meal.

Top Tip

If possible, buy pickling cucumbers for this recipe. They have more meat and fewer seeds, making them perfect for these pickles.

Ingredients

The ingredients used in these pickles are very simple, and you can find them all at your local grocery store or in your kitchen.

All the ingredients are listed here, but you'll find the exact amounts in the recipe card at the end of the post.

• Sliced small cucumbers
• Sliced jalapenos (removed seeds if you want less spice)
• Chopped onions
• Minced garlic
• Water
• White vinegar
• Dill weed
• Sugar
• Coarse salt
• Red pepper flakes
• Black pepper

Instructions

Making these sweet and spicy pickles is incredibly easy. It only takes a few minutes and a few simple steps, and you'll be all done!

The recipe highlights are listed below, but you'll find the exact instructions in the recipe card at the end of the post.

1: Put cucumbers, jalapenos, onions, and garlic in a large jar or three small jars.

2: Bring the remaining ingredients to a boil.

3: Pour the liquid in the jars and refrigerate overnight. Enjoy!

Substitutions and Variations

• You can pickle other vegetables like okra or radishes with this brine.
• You can use a sprig of fresh dill in place of dried dill.
• For extra spicy pickles, leave the jalapeno seeds in the mixture.
• For less spicy pickles, remove the jalapeno seeds.

Equipment

• Measuring cups and spoons
• Jars
• Pot

Storage

Refrigerate these pickles in an air-tight container for up to 2 weeks.

What to Serve with Sweet and Spicy Pickles

Serve these pickles with your favorite chicken, beef, or pork main courses for a kick of flavor. You can also serve these on or next to your favorite sandwiches.

Tips:

• Let your pickles cool for about 30 minutes before screwing the lid onto your jars.
• Mason jars are the best containers for these pickles.
• Cool your pickles to room temperature before placing them in the refrigerator.
• Chill overnight before serving these pickles for the best flavor and texture.

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