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Jar of homemade British-Style Cucumber Pickle on a kitchen countertop.

British Cucumber Pickle

A refreshing and tangy cucumber pickle that elevates meals with its crisp texture and vibrant flavors. Perfect for sandwiches, salads, or as a zesty snack.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Course: Condiment, Snack
Cuisine: British
Calories: 70
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Vegetables
  • 5 pieces cucumbers (finely sliced) Fresh cucumbers for better crunch.
  • 300 g onions (finely sliced) Sliced thinly for even pickling.
Pickling Ingredients
  • 3 tbsp table salt To draw out moisture from cucumbers.
  • 500 ml apple cider vinegar Provides tangy flavor.
  • 350 g granulated sugar Adjust to taste for a sweeter pickle.
  • 5 tsp yellow mustard seeds Enhances flavor and adds crunch.
  • ½ tsp ground turmeric (heaped) Adds color and slight earthiness.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Finely slice the cucumbers using a mandolin slicer or a sharp knife.
  2. Layer the sliced cucumbers in a large bowl with table salt to draw out moisture.
  3. Weight down the cucumbers and let sit for 3–4 hours or overnight.
  4. Drain the liquid from the cucumbers, then rinse thoroughly in cold water.
  5. Slice the onions thinly while the cucumbers are draining.
Cooking
  1. In a large saucepan, combine apple cider vinegar, granulated sugar, mustard seeds, and turmeric. Bring to a boil while stirring.
  2. Add the drained cucumbers and sliced onions into the boiling pickling liquid, and bring to boil again for 1–2 minutes.
  3. Sterilize jars by boiling them in water or placing in a hot oven.
  4. Using a slotted spoon, carefully place pickles into the sterile jars.
  5. Bring the pickling liquid back to a boil and simmer for 10 minutes. Ladle the hot liquid over cucumbers in jars.
  6. Seal the jars with lids while contents are still hot.

Notes

For extra flavor, add fresh herbs like dill or thyme. Adjust sugar for sweetness to your taste. Store opened jars in the refrigerator and ensure proper sealing to prolong shelf life.