Easy Paleo Pickles

Name: Easy Paleo Pickles
Ingredients: 8 cloves garlic; 8 cups water; 2 cups vinegar; ⅓ cup sea salt; 10-15 cucumbers; 6 TBS onion; 2 tsp garlic powder; 2 tsp honey; 1 tsp mustard powder; ½ tsp fennel seed (optional)

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These Paleo Pickles are so easy to make and they’re the perfect addition to any meal! They’re crunchy, tangy, and full of flavor. Plus, they’re Paleo-friendly!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Pickles are one of those foods that go with everything.
They’re perfect for topping off a burger or sandwich, adding to a salad, or eating straight out of the jar!
They’re super easy to make and Paleo-friendly.

Ingredients

You only need a few staple ingredients to make these Paleo Pickles. You should have most of these ingredients already on hand in your spice cabinet. But, if you don’t you can find all these ingredients easily at your local market. You won’t regret making the special trip to make these homemade pickles.

garlic
water
vinegar
sea salt
cucumbers
onion
garlic powder
honey
mustard powder
fennel seed optional

Equipment

You only need a few kitchen tools to help you make this homemade pickles recipe. Just make sure that when you grab the canning jars you also pick up the lids and rings to go with them. The lids are typically sold separately.

knife and cutting board – optional
medium or small saucepan
mason jars with lids and rings

How to Make Paleo Pickles

Making these homemade pickles are simple. Just follow the instructions below and you will have homemade paleo-friendly pickles that taste amazing in no time at all.

Cut cucumbers into the desired shape (rounds, wedges, or keep whole), and place them in jars.
In a saucepan over medium heat, boil the garlic cloves, garlic powder, onion, mustard powder, fennel seed (optional), honey, water, vinegar, and salt.
When the honey and salt have dissolved, and the mixture has created a brine, pour it over the cucumbers, filling the jar to just above the cucumbers.
Put lids on the jars, and leave them on the counter for 3 days.
After 3 days, refrigerate the jars.
Enjoy.

Storage

After these pickles have sat on your counter for three days, you can store them in the fridge and enjoy for them for up to two months. Just a little note though, if you prefer really crunchy pickles the longer they sit in the fridge the softer they will become.

Pro Tips

Here are a few tips to make this recipe even easier.

You can use any type of cucumber you like for this recipe. If you want to save a little money, opt for regular cucumbers rather than English or seedless cucumbers.
If you don’t have mason jars, you can use any type of jar with a tight-fitting lid. Just make sure that the jar is clean and sterilized before adding the cucumbers.
If you want to save time, you can make a big batch of pickles and can them. This will give you shelf-stable pickles that will last for up to a year.
Instead of honey, you can use stevia or monk fruit as a sugar-free option.
If you decide to can these pickles, just note they will need a water bath can.
If you prefer a spicy pickle you can add some heat by adding in a few whole peppercorns or a pinch of red pepper flakes.

FAQs

Do you have questions about this recipe? Here are the answers to the most commonly asked question for this recipe.

Can I use pickling cucumbers?

Yes, you can use pickling cucumbers to make these Paleo Pickles.

Which is the best vinegar for pickling?

The best vinegar for pickling cucumbers is white vinegar. However, you can also use cider vinegar or white wine vinegar.

Do I need to sterilize the jars?

Yes, it’s important to sterilize the jars before adding the cucumbers. This will help prevent any bacteria from contaminating the pickles.