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Tarragon Cucumber Pickles

Tarragon Cucumber Pickles
Robert Caplin for The New York Times
Total Time
30 minutes
Rating
4(82)
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Here is a quick and easy recipe for making pickles at home. They are good for eating on their own, or for giving a good crunch atop burgers. —Jane Sigal

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Ingredients

Yield:2 quarts
  • 2large cucumbers (about 1½ pounds)
  • 4large tarragon sprigs, cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 2tablespoons mustard seeds
  • 2tablespoons whole black peppercorns
  • 1tablespoon coriander seeds
  • 2bay leaves
  • 4cups plain rice wine vinegar
  • ¾cup sugar
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Nutritional analysis per serving (18 servings)

55 calories; 0 grams fat; 0 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 0 grams monounsaturated fat; 0 grams polyunsaturated fat; 11 grams carbohydrates; 1 gram dietary fiber; 9 grams sugars; 1 gram protein; 3 milligrams sodium

Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Slice cucumbers crosswise ¼ inch thick, and pack into 2 quart-size jars. Divide tarragon, mustard seeds, peppercorns, coriander seeds and bay leaves between 2 double layers of cheesecloth. Tie into bundles with string.

  2. Step 2

    In a medium saucepan, combine vinegar with sugar and bundles of pickling spices, and bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve sugar. Pour brine over cucumbers, pack bundles of pickling spices on top and let cool. Discard spices, close jars and refrigerate at least 1 hour, preferably 3. Serve cold.

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These are nice & crispy, but needs a wee bit more sugar. For half batch, I had used 3/8 cup sugar and they are pretty tart. I also left the bag of spices on top to keep cukes down in the brine. Would definitely make again.

I add sliced or minced shallots to the brine

Very good! I canned. Added kosher salt and upped sugar a bit. ACV and white vin, as out of rice. My joy with this recipe is the tarragon. Never able to find a recipe that I enjoyed it in; it’s wonderful here!

How long will they last in the refrigerator?

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Adapted from Josh Eden, Shorty’s.32

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