Spicy Lightly Pickled Cucumbers
BY ANDY BARAGHANI
December 20, 2018
Cucumber spears on a goldrimmed white platter lightly covered in spices and herbs.
These quick pickles have just the right amount of sweet, salt, and tang going on. The brine can work with any crunchy veg, but we like them best with cucumbers. We guarantee they'll be the sleeper hit of your next party spread.
Ingredients
8 servings
2 lb. medium Persian cucumbers (about 12), cut lengthwise into spears
1/4 cup white wine vinegar or unseasoned rice vinegar
1 tsp. sugar
3/4 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
2 tsp. kosher salt, plus more
2 Tbsp. chopped dill
2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
Step 1
Toss cucumbers in a large bowl with vinegar, sugar, red pepper flakes, and 2 tsp. salt. Chill, tossing once, at least 1 hour and up to 6 hours.
Step 2
Just before serving, add dill and lemon juice and toss to combine. Taste and season with more salt if needed.
Trying 25% salt!
Nope, not enough. 50% was good though.