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DIY Pickles

2 SmartPoints

By Weight Watchers
Last updated November 13, 2018
DIY Pickles

Prep time: 0:10

Cook time: 0:10

Serves:2

Dill Pickles

Ingredients

  • 1⁄4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes

  • 1 cup(s) water

  • 1 cup(s) apple cider vinegar

  • 1 Tbsp kosher salt

  • 2 tsp sugar

  • 1⁄4 cup(s) distilled white vinegar

  • 1 pound(s), cut into spears Persian (mini) cucumber

  • 2 clove(s), medium garlic clove(s)

  • 1 sprig(s) dill

  • 1⁄4 tsp dill seed

Instructions

  1. Set a large saucepan over medium heat. Add all of the brine ingredients and let come to a simmer.

  2. Set out a 1L mason jar with new a lid. Add all of the ingredients for the dill pickles; set aside.

  3. Top with the brine and seal immediately.

  4. Let come to room temperature and then place in the fridge.

  5. Wait 24-48 hours before consuming.

Notes
Can be stored for up to three weeks in the refrigerator.

Spicy Green Beans

Ingredients

  • 1 clove(s), medium garlic clove(s)

  • 1cup(s) water

  • 1 cup(s) apple cider vinegar

  • 1 Tbsp kosher salt

  • 2 tsp sugar

  • 1⁄4 cup(s) distilled white vinegar

  • 1 pound(s), trimmed (2 cups) uncooked string beans

  • 1 tsp mustard seed

  • 1 tsp peppercorn

  • 1 Tbsp, 1 small pepper chopped red hot chili peppers

Instructions

  1. Set a large saucepan over medium heat. Add all of the brine ingredients and let come to a simmer.

  2. Set out a 1L mason jar with new a lid. Add all of the ingredients for the spicy green beans; set aside.

  3. Top with the brine and seal immediately.

  4. Let come to room temperature and then place in the fridge.

  5. Wait 24-48 hours before consuming.

Notes
Can be stored for up to three weeks in the refrigerator.

Ginger Carrots

Ingredients

  • 1 cup(s) water

  • 1 cup(s) apple cider vinegar

  • 1 Tbsp kosher salt

  • 2 tsp sugar

  • 1⁄4 cup(s) distilled white vinegar

  • 1 pound(s), cut into ribbons uncooked carrot(s)

  • 1 Tbsp, fresh, sliced ginger root

  • 1⁄4 tsp ground turmeric

  • 1⁄8 tsp smoked paprika

Instructions

  • Set a large saucepan over medium heat. Add all of the brine ingredients and let come to a simmer.

  • Set out a 1L mason jar with new a lid. Add all of the ingredients for the spicy green beans; set aside.

  • Top with the brine and seal immediately.

  • Let come to room temperature and then place in the fridge.

  • Wait 24-48 hours before consuming.

Notes
Can be stored for up to three weeks in the refrigerator