Description
Sweet Heat Pickles offer a tantalizing blend of sweet and spicy flavors, combining sugar, various chili spices, and classic dill pickles to create a vibrant condiment perfect for adding a punch to burgers, sandwiches, or enjoyed as a flavorful snack. These refrigerator pickles require no cooking and develop their complex taste through marinating, making them an easy yet exciting addition to any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Pickle Base
- 1 (32-ounce) jar sliced dill pickles, drained with liquid reserved
Spice and Sweetener Mix
- 1½ cups granulated sugar
- ½ cup reserved pickle juice
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ¼ teaspoon chili powder
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, add the drained pickle slices and sprinkle the granulated sugar, crushed red pepper flakes, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, and chili powder over them. Gently stir the mixture to coat the pickles evenly, ensuring the spices and sugar adhere well.
- Add Pickle Juice: Pour in ½ cup of the reserved pickle juice from the original jar and stir again to mix all the flavors thoroughly with the pickles.
- Marinate: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate for at least 24 hours. Stir the pickles occasionally during this period to help dissolve the sugar fully and encourage the flavors to meld perfectly.
- Store: After 24 to 48 hours of marinating, transfer the pickles and their flavorful liquid into clean jars or containers with lids. Keep refrigerated and enjoy chilled as a sweet and spicy condiment or snack.
Notes
- For extra heat, increase the amount of cayenne pepper or crushed red pepper flakes according to your spice preference.
- These pickles pair wonderfully with burgers and sandwiches, adding a delightful kick and sweetness.
- They can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 weeks, maintaining their flavor and crunch.
