Sweet Heat Pickles (Print)
Zesty pickles transformed with sugar, garlic, and jalapeños for the perfect balance of sweetness and heat in every crunchy bite.
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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1 large jar (approximately 1.3 kg) plain dill pickles
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2 cups granulated sugar
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6 cloves garlic, minced
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2 teaspoons fresh jalapeño, finely chopped
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2 teaspoons red pepper flakes
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2 teaspoons fresh parsley, chopped
# Directions:
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Drain the pickles, reserving the jar for later storage. Slice pickles into 6-12 mm thick pieces.
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Begin layering in a large jar: Start with 1-1/2 cups sliced pickles, then add 1/2 cup sugar, 2 cloves minced garlic, 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, and 1/2 teaspoon chopped jalapeño. Repeat layering until all ingredients are used.
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Cover jar and let sit at room temperature for about one hour, until the sugar begins to liquefy.
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Shake or stir the mixture well to distribute all ingredients evenly and incorporate any undissolved sugar from the bottom of the jar.
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Keep covered at room temperature for several more hours or overnight, then stir again and refrigerate for 1-2 additional days before serving.
# Notes:
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For milder heat, reduce the amount of jalapeño and red pepper flakes.