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Friday, December 25, 2020

Quick Kimchi Siracha Pickles


Recipe Name:  Quick Kimchi Siracha Pickles

Story:  This recipe was given to me at some point years ago but by whom is a mystery.  These pickles have a great sweet / spicy flavor and are my favorite to make other than normal Dill Pickles.

Years you've been making it:  Since 2012 or so

Author / Creator:  Unknown original, Dustin modified

Submitted by:  Dustin

Ingredients:  

  • 1 cup rice vinegar
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 Tbls (10g) Kosher salt, plus 1/8 cup (20g) for cold water
  • 1 tsp black peppercorns
  • 4 Tbls honey
  • 1.5 Tbls Siracha
  • 1/2 Tbls onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 to 3 persian cucumbers (roughly 270g)

Directions:  

These pickles follow the same directions as the Dill Pickles, just with different added ingredients

  1. Add 1/8 cup of salt to large bowl, add 1 to 2 cups hot water to dissolve salt, then fill with cold water and lots of ice
  2. Slice cucumbers on mandolin, I prefer 3/16" thick setting, though this is a personal preference
  3. Add sliced cucumbers to large bowl of salted ice water, this helps keep the cucumbers crisp and they take in some of the salt
  4. Combine water, vinegar, 1 T salt, and remaining ingredients into a sauce pan over medium high heat
  5. Bring to a simmer, simmer for 2 mins stirring to thoroughly combine the honey and siracha, then turn off heat and let rest for 5 mins
  6. Drain cucumbers and add to 24 oz tall wide mouth ball jar until loosely packed
  7. Add pickling liquid to ball jar until the cucumbers are fully covered and to about 1/4 in from top of ball jar, ensuring that you get all of the spices in the jar
  8. Close and seal with lid and place in refrigerator for at least 3 days before eating 

Notes:  

These pickles don't need to sit for as long as the Dill Pickles until they are ready to go.  They are ready to eat after about 3 days and are at their best after about 1 week.  Since they are vinegar refrigerated pickles, they will last in the fridge for quite some time (even as much as 2-3 months).  Though they never last that long for me!

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