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Marcus Samuelsson's Quick Pickled Cucumbers

Sue Lau
From Marcus Off Duty
5 from 11 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Curing and refrigeration 2 hours 30 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine African, Swedish
Servings 6
Calories 140 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 colander
  • 1 quart jar

Ingredients
  

  • 1 English cucumber
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt
  • 1-1/2 cups water
  • 1/2 cup white wine vinegar
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 fresh bay leaf
  • 2 allspice berries

Instructions
 

  • Trim ends of cucumber and slice on a mandoline using the thinnest setting, or slice by hand extremely thin.
  • Place sliced cukes in a colander in the sink and toss with the salt.
  • Let rest for 30 minutes.
  • Bring remaining ingredients to a boil in a saucepan and then let cool.
  • Rinse the cucumbers well with cool water and drain, then pat dry.
  • Place them in a quart canning jar and cover with the brine.
  • Refrigerate 2-3 hours before serving.

Notes

From the kitchen of palatableppastime.com | Cukes will keep several weeks, refrigerated.

Nutrition

Calories: 140kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 1167mgPotassium: 83mgFiber: 1gSugar: 34gVitamin A: 54IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 11mgIron: 1mg
Keyword cookbook recipe, Marcus Samuelsson recipe
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