Microwave Sweet Pickles

Transform your cucumber harvest into crisp, tangy-sweet goodness with this quick and easy Microwave Sweet Pickles recipe. Ready in just 16 minutes, this recipe combines sliced cucumbers and onions with a perfectly balanced brine made of white vinegar, granulated sugar, and aromatic spices like celery seed and mustard seed. The microwave technique not only makes the process a breeze but also intensifies the flavors in record time. These homemade pickles are ideal for beginners and perfect for adding a zesty crunch to sandwiches, salads, or charcuterie boards. With no canning required, this refrigerator pickle recipe is a fast, delicious way to enjoy pickling without the fuss.

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:6 mins

Total Time:16 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 3 cups cucumber (sliced)
• 1 cup white vinegar
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 0.5 teaspoons celery seed
• 0.5 teaspoons mustard seed
• 0.5 cups onion (thinly sliced)

Directions

Step 1

Wash the cucumbers thoroughly and slice them evenly into thin rounds.

Step 2

In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the white vinegar, granulated sugar, salt, celery seed, and mustard seed. Stir until the sugar is mostly dissolved.

Step 3

Add the sliced cucumbers and thinly sliced onion to the bowl. Stir to evenly coat the vegetables in the vinegar mixture.

Step 4

Cover the bowl with a microwave-safe lid or plastic wrap, leaving a small vent for steam to escape.

Step 5

Microwave the mixture on high for 3 minutes. Carefully remove and stir to redistribute the liquid and vegetables.

Step 6

Return the bowl to the microwave and heat on high for another 3 minutes.

Step 7

Remove the bowl from the microwave and let it cool to room temperature. The pickles will continue absorbing the flavors as they cool.

Step 8

Transfer the pickles and brine to a clean glass jar or airtight container and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving for the best flavor.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1272.8 grams (1272.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	974

Total Fat 1.40g	2%
Saturated Fat 0.30g	2%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1207mg	52%
Total Carbohydrate 237.80g	86%
Dietary Fiber 6.10g	22%
Total Sugars 217.10g
Protein 6.30g	13%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 175mg	13%
Iron 3mg	16%
Potassium 1423mg	30%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 1.3%

Protein: 2.5%

Carbs: 96.2%