Crisp Marinated Cucumbers

5 from 2 votes

Crisp Marinated Cucumbers

make crisp marinated cucumbers with just five simple ingredients for a refreshing, nutritious snack or flavor enhancer for all your meals!

Prep Time5

Marinade Time2

Total Time2 5

Course: Appetizer, Snack

Cuisine: American

Keyword: marinated cucumbers

Servings: servings

Author: Food Dolls

Equipment

1 Small Bowl
1 Mason jar

Ingredients

1 cup water
1/3 cup vinegar apple cider, white, or rice wine
2 Tablespoons sugar optional
1 to 2 teaspoons salt
Sliced cucumbers about 2 cups, sliced lengthwise in half

Instructions

In a small bowl, combine 1 cup of water, 1/3 cup of vinegar, 2 tablespoons of sugar (if using), and 1 to 2 teaspoons of salt. Stir well until the sugar and salt have completely dissolved.
1 cup water, 1/3 cup vinegar, 2 Tablespoons sugar, 1 to 2 teaspoons salt
Slice the cucumbers lengthwise in half, and add them to the brine mixture in the bowl.
Sliced cucumbers
If desired, include additional vegetables, such as bell pepper or whole cherry tomatoes as well.
Taste the mixture, and adjust the ingredients as desired. Add more vinegar for tanginess, more sugar for sweetness, or more salt for seasoning. The goal is to achieve a flavor profile that suits your taste preferences.
Make sure that all the cucumbers and vegetables are submerged in the brine.
Carefully transfer the marinated cucumbers and vegetables into a clean, sterilized mason jar, ensuring that they are tightly packed.
Pour the remaining brine over the cucumbers in the mason jar, making sure they are completely covered.
Seal the mason jar tightly with a lid.
Place the sealed mason jar in the refrigerator and let the marinated cucumbers rest for at least a few hours, or ideally overnight. This allows the flavors to meld together.
When ready to serve, remove the sealed mason jar from the fridge. The marinated cucumbers will have absorbed the flavors of the brine and can be enjoyed as a refreshing side dish or salad topping.
Store any leftovers in the sealed mason jar in the refrigerator for a few days. The marinated cucumbers will continue to taste great as they marinate further.

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