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Quick Pickles With Quatre-Épices

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  • Prep Time10 mins
  • Total Time15 mins
  • Makes6 Servings
*PLUS chilling time
Quick Pickles With Quatre-Épices
Chatelaine Triple Tested

Ingredients

  • 1 large English cucumber

  • 1 tbsp black peppercorns

  • 1 tsp whole cloves

  • 1 tsp nutmeg

  • 4 slices fresh ginger, about 1/4 in. thick

  • 1 cup cider vinegar

  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar

  • 1 tbsp coarse salt

Instructions

  • CUT cucumber into 1/4-in. rounds. Transfer to a medium glass bowl.

  • HEAT a small saucepan over medium. Add peppercorns, cloves and nutmeg. Toast until fragrant, 1 to 2 min. Add ginger, vinegar, sugar and salt. Bring toa boil, then remove from heat.

  • POUR hot vinegar mixture over cucumbers. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories 43, Carbohydrates 11g, Fibre 1g, Sodium 513mg.

These quick pickles are delicious served alongside our tourtière tart recipe.

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The Editorial Team of Chatelaine magazine.

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