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CHEF TROY RECIPES / REFRIGERATOR PICKLES

Spicy Pickle Chips

Quick cucumber chips with garlic, jalapeño, and a little heat—ready after a refrigerated rest.

About 1 pint · Eight sandwich portions

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Ingredients

IngredientAmount
Cucumber, sliced into chips8 oz by weight
White vinegar½ cup
Water½ cup
Granulated sugar1 tbsp
Kosher salt1½ tsp
Garlic, sliced1 clove
Crushed red pepper flakes½ tsp
Jalapeño4–6 slices
Black pepper¼ tsp
Fresh dill or dill seed, optional1 sprig or ¼ tsp

Method

  1. Place the cucumber, garlic, jalapeño, peppers, and optional dill in a clean, heatproof container.
  2. Simmer the vinegar, water, sugar, and salt just until dissolved. Pour over the cucumbers.
  3. Cool promptly and refrigerate, then cover. Rest at least 2 hours; the flavor is best overnight.
  4. Serve 4–6 chips per sandwich.