Keto Pickled Cucumber

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Keto Pickled Cucumber is a tangy, crunchy, & refreshing low-carb snack that is nice for this keto diet. These cucumber pickles are prepared along with crispy cucumbers and a brine of apple cider vinegar, garlic, salt, and keto sweetener, and it has a strong flavor without the carbs. This pickle gets ready in just two hours, and they are good for adding a tangy taste to salads, burgers, wraps, or grilled meats. You can effortlessly modify the seasoning and add mustard seeds, dill, or red flakes according to your liking. These homemade pickle cucumbers are safe to consume and free from preservatives and extra sugar in comparison to store-bought pickles. We can stock up on this pickle in the fridge for around two weeks for the best taste. This Keto Pickled Cucumber is perfect to satisfy the cravings for the tangy dish, and it also elevates the flavor.

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STATS:

  • Calories: 10 kcal
  • Prep time: 10 minutes
  • Serving size: ½ cup
  • Cook time: 5 minutes
  • Cuisine: American
  • Total time: 2–24 hours
  • Course: Condiment
  • Diet: Keto
  • Serving: 6

EQUIPMENT:

  • Saucepan
  • Glass jar
  • Chopping board
  • Knife

INGREDIENTS:

  • 2 medium cucumbers
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tbsp. sea salt
  • 1 tbsp. Erythritol
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1 tsp. black peppercorns
  • ½ tsp. red pepper flakes
  • 1 tsp. mustard seeds
  • Fresh dill sprigs

INGREDIENT NOTES:

CUCUMBER:

  • We use English or Persian cucumber to obtain thin skin, and they also contain few seeds.

APPLE CIDER VINEGAR:

  • It is added to the pickles to add the tangy flavor and also balance the sweetness, and helps in digestion.

ERYTHRITOL:

  • It adds a slight sweet taste to fix the acidic flavor in the dish.

GARLIC:

  • It is added to add flavor and a slight aroma.

BLACK PEPPERCORNS:

  • These are added to add a light pepper taste to the pickle.

MUSTARD SEEDS:

  • These are added to add the aroma and taste to the dish.

Free Keto Meal Plan: STEP-BY-STEP KETO DIET PLAN FOR BEGINNERS

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. We wash the cucumber with water, make thin slices of the cucumber, and put the slices in the jar.
  2. Mix the apple cider vinegar, Erythritol, peppercorns, water, salt, and ingredient of choice in a pan and cool for ten minutes after boiling.
  3. Allow the brine to cool properly and then pour the brine over the cucumber to immerse it.
  4. Close the jar and chill for two to twenty-four hours, and mix softly formerly serving.
  5. Seal the jar and refrigerate for at least 2 hours (for quick pickles) or up to 24 hours for a deeper flavor.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS:

  • We add these pickled cucumbers to keto burgers as a topping for a tangy crunch.
  • Grilled chicken or steaks pair well with these pickled cucumbers.
  • We include this pickled cucumber in the egg or tuna salad.
  • Include this in the cheese platter to add the tangy flavor.
  • Consume this cucumber pickle as a keto snack.
  • Include these pickle cucumbers in the lettuce wrap or tacos.

TIPS:

  • Make cucumber slices with a mandolin slicer for even thickness.
  • Cool the brine to avoid cooking the cucumbers.
  • We can alter the spices as we like.
  • Mention the date and time of creation of the pickle to avoid consuming the expired one.
  • Always make the pickles by using clean equipment; otherwise, they get contaminated.

STORAGE INFORMATION:

FRIDGE:

  • We can put these cucumbers in a vacuum jar to stock up for two weeks.

FREEZER:

  • It is not good to freeze the cucumbers as they will release water content, and the texture will be ruined.

FAQs:

Can I make this dish along with white vinegar?

  • We can prepare this dish along with white vinegar, as it is more acidic and has a sharp taste.

Is it necessary to add the sweetener?

  • It is not necessary to add the sweetener, but a small quantity of sweetener will fix the acidic taste.

Will I make this dish with used brine?

  • It is good to make the dish with fresh brine and avoid reusing the brine, as it is not safe.

Are these pickle cucumbers keto?

  • If the pickles are made with this recipe that doesn’t contain sugar, then it is keto.

Will I peel the cucumbers?

  • We can peel the thick skin of cucumbers if any and leave if skin is thin.

Free Keto Meal Plan: STEP-BY-STEP KETO DIET PLAN FOR BEGINNERS

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:

Calories: 10 kcal
Net carbs: 2g
Iron: 0.3mg
Overall carbs: 2g
Potassium: 120mg
Fiber: 0.5g
Calcium: 15mg
Protein: 0.3g
Iron: 0.3mg
Portion size: ½ cup
Sodium: 220mg
Portion: 6 servings