Emeril's Homemade Sweet and Spicy Pickles

Recipe courtesy Emeril Lagasse, 2005

Show: Emeril LiveEpisode: Homemade Deli

Rated: 5 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (9)

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Cook Time:
15 min
Level:
Intermediate
Yield:
4 pints

Times:

Prep: 40 min
Inactive Prep: 338 hr 0 min
Cook: 15 min
Total:: 338 hr 55 min

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3 pounds pickling cucumbers, sliced into 1/4-inch thick slices

2 cups sliced onions

1/2 cup pickling salt

6 cups water

3 cups white vinegar

1 1/2 cups apple cider vinegar

3 1/2 cups sugar

2 tablespoons yellow mustard seeds

1/2 teaspoon turmeric

4 whole cloves

10 tablespoons roughly chopped garlic

24 dried cayenne peppers

2 teaspoons 100 percent Natural Pickle Crisp, optional

Place cucumbers, onions, pickling salt, and water in a large, non-reactive bowl. Cover and allow cucumbers to soak for 2 hours. Drain the water from the onions and cucumbers through a colander and rinse well for 5 minutes. Drain well and set aside.

Combine the vinegars, sugar, mustard seeds, turmeric, cloves, garlic, and peppers in a medium saucepan over high heat. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium and add the cucumbers and onions. Bring to a simmer and remove the saucepan from the heat.

Fill each of the hot sterilized pint-size preserving jars with the pickle mixture, dividing them evenly, and enough of the liquid to come within 1/2-inch of the top. Add 1/2 teaspoon of Natural Pickle Crisp to each jar, if desired. With a clean damp towel, wipe the rim and fit with a hot lid. Screw on the metal ring just until the point of resistance is met. Process the jars in a hot-water bath for 15 minutes.

Using tongs, remove the jars, place on a towel, and let cool. Test the seals by allowing the jars to stand at room temperature overnight or until the lids pop. Tighten the rings and store in a cool dry place. Let the pickles age for at least 2 weeks before using.

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recipe Emeril's Homemade Sweet and Spicy Pickles
jennifer portland, OR 08-27-2009
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easy and delicious
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

It's time I added a review for this recipe, considering I'm about to make my 7th batch in two weeks! They have been a hit... among all of my peers. Not too spicy, not too sweet...a perfect combination of flavor. I'm growing two cucumber plants in my garden and I'm not a fan of dill - so I am thrilled to have found this recipe. I've never preserved or pickled before - this is very easy!Read more
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Laura Elwood, IN 07-30-2009
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Great Taste!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

O.k., I do not usually like pickles, but I LOVE these! The balance of sweet and spicy is perfect! I didn't have cayenne... peppers so I used about 1 c. jalapenos. Didn't change anything else and EVERYONE loves them! Perfect recipe! And SO easy!! Will definitely be making more as soon as possible!Read more
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null null, null 06-12-2009
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So not your grandmother's sweet pickles!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I always thought I disliked sweet pickles but the spice combined with the sweet is just incredible. Last year was my first... year to pickle so I tried lots of different recipes not knowing which we'd like best. Today is my first day to pickle this year and it was the first batch I made; they flew off the shelf last year. I even had a neighbor plant his first cucumbers so he could "bring them to me to pickle for him"...Read more
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Lori Raleigh, NC 06-06-2009
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Perfect Balance of Sweet and Hot
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This will be my third year using this recipe. I also used it to pickle zucchini and cauliflower.
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linda Russell, KY 04-20-2008
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VERY GOOD
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I HAVE MADE THESE PICKLES TWO SUMMERS IN A ROW!!! I USE DRIED HABANEROS THAT CAME OUT OF MY GARDEN...(ABOUT 2 T CHOPPED DRIED... HAB)....VERY, VERY GOODRead more
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Donna Yorktown, VA 07-02-2007
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Great Flavor!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I am so happy to find a recipe for pickles that we really like! Don't forget to add pickle crisp to the jars to keep the... pickles crunchy.Read more