Authentic Swedish Pickled Cucumbers Recipe slightly tangy flavor. (2024)

Authentic Swedish Pickled Cucumbers are a pickle that still tastes like cucumbers with a slight vinegar flavor. In fact, these cucumbers are a perfect addition to any table. Needless, to say, these pickles will disappear before your eyes. If you have never had these they will be a wonderful and delightful treat. At any rate, this is a small batch recipe. Therefore, it is easy to make a fresh batch anytime. A classic vintage cucumber that has been around since the days of the Viking.

Believe it or not, pickles have been around a really long time. At any rate, they have been mentioned in the bible as well as Shakespeare. Apparently, Aristotle praised the healing effects of pickles. I think every culture around the globe has various recipes for pickles.

Authentic Swedish Pickled Cucumbers Notes:

In Sweden, they have pickles and pickled cucumbers. What is the difference? Well, pickles are salty and no longer taste like a cucumber, while pickled cucumbers still taste like cucumbers and are slightly sweet with a hint of salt. Indeed, this recipe really isn’t the traditional recipe. All in all, I added my Rosemary Wine Salt to give it a slight hint of wine and rosemary and to put my mark on this classic vintage recipe. By the way, it is ever so slight and you still get the flavor of cucumber coming through. Consequently, they need to sit for 10 -20 days before the pickling process is done and it is the correct flavor profile. In summary, if you want more just double or triple my recipe.

With summer here, these are the perfect potluck or picnic addition. As a result, Scandinavian tables will have these pickles on the midsummer table, as well as, during Christmas time. Actually, these pickles are on Scandinavian tables year-round.

Information:

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Nutritional Facts listed below and are based on roughly 4 – 6 cucumber slices per serving.

Authentic Swedish Pickled Cucumbers

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cup thinly sliced cucumbers
• 1/4 cup champagne vinegar
• 1/2 cup plus two tablespoons water
• 1/4 cup monk fruit sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon rosemary wine salt
• 1 pinch white pepper

Authentic Swedish Pickled Cucumbers Directions:

First, Sterilize a pint-size jar. Second, slice cucumbers in thin slices. Next, place sliced cucumbers inside a cool sterilized jar. Place a pan on the stove with vinegar, water, monkfruit sugar, rosemary wine salt, and a pinch of pepper. Finally, cook until the monk fruit sugar has dissolved. Once the liquid has cooled pour over the cucumbers in the jar.

Lastly, seal the jar and place it inside the fridge. Let sit 10 – 20 days before eating or until pickled. Good for up to three months. Seal the jar and place it inside the fridge. Let sit 10- 20 days before eating or until pickled.

Chef’s note:

To make traditional Swedish Pickled Cucumbers just use pink salt in place of the Rosemary Wine Salt.

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