Best 8 Sweet Spicy Dill Pickles Recipes

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Sweet and spicy dill pickles are a delightful treat that combines the tangy flavor of dill with a touch of sweetness and a hint of heat. They are perfect for snacking, adding a pop of flavor to sandwiches, or as a side dish with grilled meats or fish. With so many variations on the classic recipe, there's sure to be a sweet and spicy dill pickle that everyone will enjoy.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

SWEET AND SPICY DILL PICKLES RECIPE - (4.1/5)



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Provided by brendaz

Number Of Ingredients 10

Brine:
Small, firm cucumbers
Dill (2 heads per jar)
Garlic cloves, peeled (4 per jar or more to taste)
Jalapeno slices (2 slices per jar or more to taste)
Pickling spice (2 tsp. per jar)
13 cups water
5 cups pickling vinegar
4 cups sugar
1/2 cup course salt

Steps:

  • (This includes directions for processing in a boiling water bath, which is recommended for safe storage. I personally skip this part, but ensure that my jars are fresh from the dishwasher and very hot. I seldom have a jar that does not seal, and only make enough to last the year. But if you are planning on storing your jars for an extended period, a boiling water bath is recommended.) Place jars into dishwasher and run them on a regular cycle. Meanwhile, fill the canner about 1/3 full of water and start heating. Put all the brine ingredients into a large pot and bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer. Bring a small pot of water to a boil and remove from heat; place the jar seals into the hot water and let them sit until you are ready to use them. (I use the Bernardin Snap Seals and lids). When the jars are ready, remove them from the dishwasher one at a time. Place a head of dill, 2 cloves of garlic, 1 slice of jalapeno and 1 tsp. pickling spice into the bottom of the jar. Fill the jar tightly with cucumbers, strategically placing them for maximum fit. Place on top of the cucumbers 2 cloves of garlic, 1 tsp. of pickling spice, 2 slices of jalapeno and lastly one more head of dill. Using a glass measure or a soup ladle, carefully pour the hot brine into the jar to within a couple of millimeters of the top; place the seal and then screw the lid on tightly. Move on to the next jar and repeat until all the jars are full and sealed. Place each jar into the canner- you may need to add more hot water to ensure that all jars are covered by at least one inch of water. Cover canner and bring water to full rolling boil; once the water is boiling process for 15 minutes. When processing time is complete, remove canner lid, wait 5 minutes, then carefully remove jars without tilting and place them upright on a protected work surface. Cool upright, undisturbed for 24 hours, then move them to a cupboard or cool, dark room for storage. The pickles will be ready to eat in 4 weeks, but are even better if you can leave them for 6 weeks. Enjoy!

SWEET AND SPICY PICKLES



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Sweet tasting pickles that pack a punch. First time I tasted this recipe was when a lady at work brought them in.

Provided by farmwife

Categories     Vegetable

Time 15m

Yield 1 gallon

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 (1 gallon) jar dill pickle
1 (2 ounce) bottle Tabasco sauce
4 cups sugar

Steps:

  • This is super easy to make and will be a sure hit with family and friends.
  • Even people that do not like dill pickles like these sweet and spicy pickles.
  • Drain all juice off the gallon of dill pickles.
  • Slice each pickle length wise and then cut into bite size pieces (about 1/2 inch thick).
  • In the gallon jar layer 1/4 of the pickles pieces, 1/2 oz of the Tabasco Sauce and 1 cup of sugar.
  • Repeat three more times using all ingredients.
  • Let pickles set overnight.

EMERIL'S HOMEMADE SWEET AND SPICY PICKLES



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NOTE: When selecting cucumbers for pickling, there are a few things to remember. For crisp pickles, choose ripe, pickling cucumbers, which are shorter and chunkier than regular eating cucumbers, which tend to be longer and smoother. Ripe pickling cucumbers are darker green, firm, and not "bloated." They should have plenty of spiny bumps on the outer surface. Overripe cucumbers make mushy pickles. They tend to have yellow or white streaks or spots and their surfaces are smoother. Choose pickles that have not been coated in wax, as the pickling brine cannot penetrate through the wax. The fresher the cucumbers, the crisper the pickles will be. For best results, try picking your own cucumbers from a local farm or farmers' market.

Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time P14DT2h55m

Yield 4 pints

Number Of Ingredients 13

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

Steps:

  • 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.

SWEET DILL PICKLES



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These pickles soaked in a sugar mixture taste just like candy! They take some time to make, but are a sweet treat.

Provided by SUSANNAH

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Canning and Preserving Recipes     Pickled

Time 14h35m

Yield 64

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 (32 ounce) jars dill pickles
4 cups white sugar, divided
½ cup distilled white vinegar
½ cup water
1 tablespoon pickling spice

Steps:

  • Drain pickles and slice into 1/4 inch pieces. Place in a medium bowl with 2 cups sugar. Stir, cover and allow to stand at room temperature 6 to 8 hours, or overnight.
  • In a medium saucepan, mix together the remaining sugar, vinegar, water and pickling spice. Bring to a boil. Pour over the pickles. Allow the mixture to stand at room temperature 6 to 8 hours, or overnight.
  • Transfer the pickles to sterile jars and store in the refrigerator. Serve chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 53.6 calories, Carbohydrate 13.7 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 0.2 g, Sodium 359 mg, Sugar 12.8 g

HOMEMADE SPICY DILL PICKLES



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Provided by Bobby Flay

Categories     condiment

Time P1DT25m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 cups rice wine vinegar
2 tablespoons honey
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon whole white peppercorns
1 teaspoon coriander seeds
1 teaspoon mustard seeds
1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds
1/2 teaspoon toasted cumin seeds
1 tablespoon kosher salt
2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh dill
2 tablespoons coarsely chopped cilantro leaves
2 unpeeled English cucumbers, washed, cut in 1/2 horizontally, then quartered lengthwise

Steps:

  • Combine the vinegar, honey, pepper flakes, peppercorns, coriander, mustard seeds, fennel seeds, cumin and salt in a medium non-reactive saucepan over high heat and bring to a boil. Let boil for 2 minutes; remove from the heat and let sit until cooled to room temperature. Add the dill and cilantro. Place the cucumber in a medium bowl and pour the cooled vinegar mixture over them. Refrigerate, covered for 24 hours or up to 4 days.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 4 calorie, Sodium 422 milligrams, Carbohydrate 4 grams

SPICY DILL PICKLES



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These pickles are NOT for the faint of heart. The brine will give you a nice kick. Perfect for burgers and hoagies. If you like pickled peppers, the same recipe can be used with peppers instead of pickles! They keep in the refrigerator for a few months.

Provided by Stephanie Mayes

Time P1DT50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 cups water
1 ½ cups white vinegar
2 peppers habanero peppers, sliced
2 cloves garlic, sliced
1 serrano pepper, sliced
2 tablespoons white sugar
2 tablespoons salt
1 teaspoon black peppercorns
1 teaspoon pickling spice
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
3 large cucumbers, sliced
4 sprigs fresh dill

Steps:

  • Inspect a quart-sized canning jar for cracks. Immerse in simmering water until brine is ready. Wash a new, unused lid and ring in warm soapy water.
  • Combine water, vinegar, habanero peppers, garlic, serrano pepper, sugar, salt, peppercorns, pickling spice, and red pepper flakes in a pot and bring to a simmer.
  • Remove pot from the burner and let the liquid cool to a warm enough temperature to handle, but not to room temperature, 15 to 20 minutes; you want the heat so it will soak into the veggies.
  • Place cucumbers and dill in the canning jar. Ladle the warm brine into the jar until cucumbers are covered and brine is near the top of the jar. Let cool to room temperature, 15 to 20 more minutes. Seal jar and place in the refrigerator for 1 to 3 days before eating.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 65.6 calories, Carbohydrate 15.6 g, Fat 0.4 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 1.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 3499 mg, Sugar 10 g

BEST EVER SWEET PICKLES



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I pack away homegrown cucumbers every summer. This recipe is based on the pickled veggies in Brown Eggs and Jam Jars by Aimee Wimbush-Bourque, but I've made it less mustardy and more garlicky to fit my family's tastes. This method keeps them incredibly, refreshingly crunchy. -Ellie Martin Cliffe, Taste of Home Digital Deputy Editor

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 pints.

Number Of Ingredients 12

9 cups sliced pickling cucumbers
1 large sweet onion, halved and thinly sliced
1/4 cup canning salt
1 cup sugar
1 cup water
1 cup white vinegar
1/2 cup cider vinegar
2 tablespoons mustard seed
1 teaspoon celery seed
1/2 teaspoon whole peppercorns
12 garlic cloves, crushed
4 bay leaves

Steps:

  • In a large nonreactive bowl, combine cucumbers, onion and salt. Cover with crushed ice and mix well. Let stand 3 hours. Drain; rinse and drain thoroughly., In a Dutch oven, combine sugar, water, vinegars, mustard seed, celery seed and peppercorns. Bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve sugar. Add cucumber mixture; return to a boil, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 4-5 minutes or until heated through., Carefully ladle hot mixture into 4 hot wide-mouth 1-pint jars, leaving 1/2-in. headspace. Add 3 garlic cloves and 1 bay leaf to each jar. Remove air bubbles and, if necessary, adjust headspace by adding hot pickling liquid. Wipe rims. Center lids on jars; screw on bands until fingertip tight. , Place jars into canner with simmering water, ensuring that they are completely covered with water. Bring to a boil; process for 10 minutes. Remove jars and cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 35 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 175mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

SLICED, SPICED AND ICED REFRIGERATOR SWEET DILL PICKLES



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Feeling a little lazy and not wanting to can, I was looking for a good recipe for chilled dill pickles, but couldn't quite find the exact recipe I wanted so I have adapted a recipe from Group Recipes and Epicurious to fit my needs. It's slightly sweet with the lovely taste of dill. I hope this fits your needs too! :) Cooking time is marinating time. Thank you for the inspiration coconutlime and Amelia Saltsman!

Provided by Sharon123

Categories     Vegetable

Time P7DT15m

Yield 4 pint jars, 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 lbs small pickling cucumbers, sliced 1/4-1/2-inch thick (or regular cucumbers-may cut into spears also)
4 garlic cloves, sliced
4 sprigs fresh dill (optional)
2 cups cold water
1/2 teaspoon celery seed
3 tablespoons kosher salt
1 tablespoon dill seed
2 cups white distilled vinegar
1 cup sugar (or 1 1/2 cups depending on sweetness you desire)
1 tablespoon mustard seeds
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (more or less depending on heat level you desire)
1 teaspoon whole black peppercorn (optional)

Steps:

  • Evenly divide the garlic, fresh dill and sliced cucumbers among four wide mouthed pint jars.
  • Before adding the mustard seed, red pepper flakes, peppercorns(if using) and dill seed, crush them slightly. You can use your hands, a mortar and pestle, or give then one quick whiz in the food processor(optional).
  • In a saucepan, mix together vinegar, water, sugar, red pepper flakes, celery seed, salt, mustard seed and dill seed. Heat to just dissolve sugar, then remove and let cool. Use a funnel to fill each jar with the cooled brining liquid. The spices may float to the bottom, so use a spoon to evenly divide anything that is leftover into the jars. Cap tightly and refrigerate at least one week before eating. Enjoy!
  • It was suggested you do this over a large bowl. The cucumbers start to float and displace liquid. Add the overflow back into the brining mixture before you fill up the next jar. No mess! :).

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh cucumbers that are firm and have no blemishes.
  • Choose a pickling solution that suits your taste. For a sweeter pickle, use more sugar. For a spicier pickle, use more chili peppers or horseradish.
  • Make sure to sterilize your jars and lids before canning the pickles. This will help to prevent spoilage.
  • Allow the pickles to age for at least 4 weeks before eating. This will allow the flavors to develop fully.
  • Store the pickles in a cool, dark place. They will keep for up to 1 year.

Conclusion:

Sweet and spicy dill pickles are a delicious and easy-to-make snack or condiment. With a few simple ingredients and a little time, you can create your own batch of these tasty pickles at home. So next time you're looking for a crunchy, flavorful snack, give these sweet and spicy dill pickles a try.

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