Best 2 Emerils Homemade Sweet And Spicy Pickles Recipes

**Emeril's Homemade Sweet and Spicy Pickles: A Culinary Symphony of Sweetness, Heat, and Tang**

Indulge in a taste sensation like no other with Emeril's Homemade Sweet and Spicy Pickles. This delightful recipe combines the perfect balance of sweet, spicy, and tangy flavors to create a culinary masterpiece that will tantalize your taste buds. Made with fresh cucumbers, onions, and a medley of spices, these pickles are a perfect accompaniment to sandwiches, burgers, tacos, or simply as a standalone snack. This article offers two variations of this beloved recipe: a classic Sweet and Spicy Pickles recipe and a Spicy Dill Pickles recipe, each with its own unique flavor profile. Get ready to embark on a pickling adventure that will leave you craving more with every bite.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

EMERIL'S HOMEMADE SWEET AND SPICY PICKLES

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NOTE: When selecting cucumbers for pickling, there are a few things to remember. For crisp pickles, choose ripe, pickling cucumbers, which are shorter and chunkier than regular eating cucumbers, which tend to be longer and smoother. Ripe pickling cucumbers are darker green, firm, and not "bloated." They should have plenty of spiny bumps on the outer surface. Overripe cucumbers make mushy pickles. They tend to have yellow or white streaks or spots and their surfaces are smoother. Choose pickles that have not been coated in wax, as the pickling brine cannot penetrate through the wax. The fresher the cucumbers, the crisper the pickles will be. For best results, try picking your own cucumbers from a local farm or farmers' market.

Provided by Food Network

Categories side-dish

Time P14DT2h55m

Yield 4 pints

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

3 pounds pickling cucumbers, sliced into 1/4-inch thick slices
2 cups sliced onions
1/2 cup pickling salt
6 cups water
3 cups white vinegar
1 1/2 cups apple cider vinegar
3 1/2 cups sugar
2 tablespoons yellow mustard seeds
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
4 whole cloves
10 tablespoons roughly chopped garlic
24 dried cayenne peppers
2 teaspoons 100 percent Natural Pickle Crisp, optional

Steps:

Place cucumbers, onions, pickling salt, and water in a large, non-reactive bowl. Cover and allow cucumbers to soak for 2 hours. Drain the water from the onions and cucumbers through a colander and rinse well for 5 minutes. Drain well and set aside.
Combine the vinegars, sugar, mustard seeds, turmeric, cloves, garlic, and peppers in a medium saucepan over high heat. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium and add the cucumbers and onions. Bring to a simmer and remove the saucepan from the heat.
Fill each of the hot sterilized pint-size preserving jars with the pickle mixture, dividing them evenly, and enough of the liquid to come within 1/2-inch of the top. Add 1/2 teaspoon of Natural Pickle Crisp to each jar, if desired. With a clean damp towel, wipe the rim and fit with a hot lid. Screw on the metal ring just until the point of resistance is met. Process the jars in a hot-water bath for 15 minutes.
Using tongs, remove the jars, place on a towel, and let cool. Test the seals by allowing the jars to stand at room temperature overnight or until the lids pop. Tighten the rings and store in a cool dry place. Let the pickles age for at least 2 weeks before using.

SWEET-AND-SPICY BREAD-AND-BUTTER PICKLES

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You'll want to put these pickles on every sandwich and burger you make.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories Food & Cooking Appetizers

Yield Makes about 6 cups

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2 pounds Kirby cucumbers or summer squashes, cut into 1/8-inch-thick rounds (about 6 1/2 cups)
1 medium white onion (about 8 ounces), halved and thinly sliced (about 1 cup)
2 heaping tablespoons coarse salt
2 cups ice cubes
3 cups cider vinegar or distilled white vinegar
2 1/4 cups sugar
1 teaspoon whole mustard seeds
3/4 teaspoon celery seed
3/4 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
1/4 teaspoon turmeric
1/4 teaspoon crushed red-pepper flakes or 3 dried hot chiles

Steps:

To draw out excess liquid and increase crunch, toss cucumbers and onion with salt in a large colander. Add ice, and toss again. Place over a bowl, and refrigerate, tossing occasionally, for 3 hours. Drain. Rinse well, and drain again.
Bring vinegar, sugar, mustard and celery seeds, peppercorns, turmeric, and red-pepper flakes to a boil in a saucepan. Add cucumbers and onion. Return to a boil (if using squashes, add them, then remove from heat; do not return to a boil).
Ladle into 3 hot sterilized pint jars, leaving about 1/2 inch below each jar's neck. Wipe rims of jars with a clean, damp cloth; cover tightly with sterilized lids and screw tops. Using tongs or a jar clamp, transfer jars to a rack in a large canning pot or a large, deep pot filled with hot water, being sure to keep jars upright at all times. (Jars should be spaced 1 inch apart, and should not touch sides of pot.) Cover with water by 1 inch. Cover pot, and bring to a boil. Process jars in boiling water for 10 minutes. Let cool. Press down on each lid. If lid pops back, it's not sealed; refrigerate unsealed jars immediately, and use within 1 month. Sealed jars can be stored in a cool, dark place for up to 1 year.

Tips:

Choose fresh, firm vegetables for pickling. Cucumbers, onions, and peppers are all good choices.
Use a clean, sterilized jar and lid for canning your pickles.
Follow the recipe carefully, paying attention to the measurements and instructions.
Use a variety of spices and herbs to flavor your pickles. Common choices include garlic, dill, mustard seeds, and red pepper flakes.
Let your pickles cool completely before storing them in the refrigerator.
Pickles can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 6 months.

Conclusion:

Emeril's Homemade Sweet and Spicy Pickles are a delicious and versatile condiment that can be enjoyed in many different ways. They are perfect for adding a tangy, sweet, and spicy flavor to sandwiches, burgers, and hot dogs. They can also be used as a topping for salads, tacos, and nachos. No matter how you choose to enjoy them, Emeril's Homemade Sweet and Spicy Pickles are sure to be a hit!