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Quick pickles in 3–4 hours – crunchy, fragrant and incredibly addictive

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Quick pickles in 3–4 hours – crunchy, fragrant and incredibly addictive

  • Easy to prepare
  • 4 serving
  • 10 minutes
  • Jan, 19. 12. 2025
Quick pickles in 3–4 hours – crunchy, fragrant and incredibly addictive

Don’t have the patience to wait for classic canned pickles? Try this quick recipe for „quick pickles“ that are ready in just 3–4 hours. They make a great accompaniment to dinner, grilled meat or serve as a healthy nibble.

For 4 serving

Ingredients

Preparation procedure

  • Preparing the cucumbers Thoroughly wash the cucumbers, cut off both ends and halve them lengthwise (smaller cucumbers you can just halve). Place them into the resealable bag.
  • Adding herbs and garlic Press the garlic or grate it finely. Chop the dill finely. Add both ingredients to the cucumbers.
  • Seasoning mix In a small bowl mix the salt, sugar, ground coriander, pepper, oil and vinegar. Pour the resulting dressing into the bag with the cucumbers.
  • Shaking and resting Close the bag tightly and shake thoroughly so the seasoning mixture is evenly distributed. Leave to sit on the kitchen counter for 3–4 hours.
  • Storage and further storage After marinating put the cucumbers into the fridge – they taste even fuller and will keep for another 2–3 days.

Total preparation time

  • Ingredient preparation: 10 minutes

  • Marinating on the kitchen counter: 3–4 hours

  • Total: 3 hours 10 minutes to 4 hours 10 minutes

Recipe conclusion

These quick pickles prove that even without complicated canning you can, in just a few hours, create a refreshing crunchy accompaniment to a meal. With simple ingredients and minimal effort you’ll come to love them as a healthy side dish and a light snack.

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