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Fermented Pickles without Vinegar

Fermented Pickles without Vinegar are made with cucumbers in salt brine that is flavored with chilis, garlic, and whole peppercorns for a crispy and spicy snack.
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: snacks
Cuisine: American
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 13kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. baby cucumbers
  • 2 cups water about
  • 1 tbsp. salt
  • 4 thai chilis
  • 8 garlic cloves smashed
  • 1 tbsp. whole black peppercorns
  • 5 bay leaves

Instructions

  • Place half of the baby cucumbers into your mason jar or pickle crock.
  • Add garlic, peppercorns, and chilis. Top with remaining cucumbers and press down so the ingredients are tightly packed.
  • Mix together water and salt until salt is dissolved.
  • Top second layer of baby cucumbers with salt water solution until the brining liquid is about 1-2 inches past the top of the cucumbers. Use some sort of weight to ensure all of the pickles are submerged. Brine pickles for at least 3-5 days, and up to a couple weeks.
  • Make sure to keep a bowl under the jar of fermenting cucumbers, as it can sometimes overflow during the pickle fermentation process. You will see bubbles form and you can "burp" or lift the weight up every few days to release those.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 13kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 1g | Sodium: 701mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g