Quick Shaved Pickles

I must admit that pickles were not on my radar until recently. So much so, in fact, I would ask for the pickles to be left off anything I ordered in a restaurant. Maybe it’s commercial brands, but I never liked that bitter chemical aftertaste, or the sugariness of sweet pickles. Until recently, when I started to incorporate more fermented foods into my diet on a regular basis, did I rediscover a couple of recipes that I had in my repertoire but didn’t make often. This recipe is over 20 years old, I learned to make this at my first restaurant job. We served it with prosciutto wrapped shrimp and garlic aioli. Start with the pickles and build a delicious plate however you like from there. One day I’ll post the shrimp recipe too!

Yield: 24

Living Delish & Nutrish: Tina Wells

Print

With ImageWithout Image

Quick Shaved Pickles

Prep time: 15 MinCook time: 5 MinInactive time: 24 HourTotal time: 24 H & 20 M

Ingredients

• 1 English cucumber
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
• 2 Tablespoons honey (omit for Whole30)
• Sprig of fresh dill
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
• 1 green onion (scallion)
• 1 cup Cold Water

Method

1. Slice the end off the cucumber.
2. Thinly slice the cucumber on a mandolin. If you don’t have a mandolin, simply slice as thin as possible with a knife. Place into a mixing bowl and set aside.
3. In a sauté pan, place apple cider vinegar, honey (if using) and minced garlic clove on high heat and bring to a quick boil. Remove from heat immediately, add dill, salt and pepper, and place in the refrigerator to cool completely.
4. Pour cooled brine over the sliced cucumbers, add the water, toss to coat and completely submerge in the liquid.
5. At this point you may place into jars or plastic containers and cover tightly. Will keep in the refrigerator for up to a week. The pickles will intensify in flavor after a day or two.

https://livingdelishandnutrish.com/recipe/quick-shaved-pickles

©Tina Wells Luxury Brands, LLC

Did you make this recipe?

Sharing is Caring! @livingdelishandnutrish on instagram and hashtag it # livingdelishandnutrish