Quick 'n Sweet Pickled Baby Cucumbers

You can't beat hand-picked fresh veg from the fields Darts Farm. This season, our baby cucumbers are thriving and perfect for pickling.

Difficulty:

Prep time: 30 minutes

Cook time: 0 Minutes

Serves: 2 x 300ml jars

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Dietry Information

Vegetarian
Vegan

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Ingredients

450-500g Darts Farm baby cucumbers (cut in half length-ways)
4 tsp salt
600ml white vinegar
125g white caster sugar
4-6 small red chillies (for a kick!)
2-4 bay leaves, quartered
2 tbsp coriander seeds

Method

STEP 1: Place the halved cucumbers into a colander. Using 2 teaspoons of salt, distribute between each layer of cucumbers. Cover with a heavy weight or tin, leave for 30 minutes. Then, rinse thoroughly and stand into 2 clean jars (with non-metal lids!)

STEP 2: Mix the remaining salt and the sugar with the vinegar, heat gently if needed to combine.

STEP 3: Tuck in the red chillis, coriander seeds and bay leaves around the baby cucumbers.

STEP 4: Pour the salt, sugar and vinegar mix into the jar over the cucmbers until they are completely covered. Pop the jars into the fridge for 24-48 hours.

STEP 5: Serve as an accompaniment with salmon, a cheese and charcuterie board, or add them to your hot dogs or burgers in a summer BBQ!

*These will last for up to 2 weeks in the fridge- they are not a long-lasting pickle*