What are Quickles?
Quickles are yet another family recipe made by my sweet Aunt Nancy.
Ok, she doesn’t call them quickles. I made that up… quick + pickles = quickles! She refers to them as Vinegar Cucumbers and Onions. This recipe is so simple and easy to make, low in calories, and super addictive. She claims these as her “summer snacking staple.”
I remember walking into my Aunt’s house as a child and going straight to her pantry. She always carried the BEST snacks and treats. She almost always had a bag of peanut M&M’s stashed way up high and would give my sister, brother and I a few if we were good.
But one of my favorite snacks was waiting patiently inside of her fridge. On the top shelf was a clear tupperware with a white snap on lid. The light from the fridge would shine through the clear dish full of sliced cucumbers and onions swimming in a golden bath of apple cider vinegar. Little flecks of black pepper would linger throughout the cucumbers and occasionally sink to the bottom.
A quick stir would bring the black pepper specks to life just like a snow globe.
I loved sticking my fingers in the cold vinegar and pulling out slices of cucumbers to munch on. Looking back, that probably wasn’t the most sanitary thing to do (yet my Aunt let me happily eat away).
These cucumbers are a tasty treat. You really have to love vinegar though, because that first bite can be pretty strong. But trust me, you’ll be going back for more and more. It’s like that bag of salt and vinegar chips… so good!
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Quickles (Quick Pickled Cucumbers and Onions)
Ingredients
- 1 cucumber, peeled and thinly sliced
- 1/2 sweet onion, thinly sliced
- 1 1/2 cups apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 cup water, or more if desired
- 1 tsp salt
- black pepper, a couple turns
Instructions
- Place your cucumbers and onions in a tupperware or large jar and fill with the vinegar, water, salt and pepper. Stir to combine. Keep covered in the refrigerator for up to one week.
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Billy
I love pickled onions, and I love pickles.. but some how some way I’ve never put them both in the same jar and pickled them at the same time! Why haven’t I done this? This is a great recipe, I can’t wait to try this at home. Thank you very much for sharing!
Cbreece
I have fixed this for years but I also add tomatoes from the garden… delicious.. if adding tomatoes best to eat it with in 24 hours
Abra
What do you think of substituting Seasoned Rice Vinegar instead of ACV? Would that work?
Abra
I for got to ask how soon they can be eaten after putting them together? Thanks 🙂
Shawn
The great thing about Quickles is that you can eat them right away!
Shawn
You could definitely give that a try!
thomas montalvo
we have canned them for years,just wondering how long they stay for??,canning them the old way you have along time..
Shawn
These are meant to be eaten within a few days.
Terry Mills
You canned sliced cucumbers in white vinegar? I’ve wondered if I could can cucumbers the same way I cann skied jalapeños,… boil white vinegar pour into jar of sliced jalapeños and tighten lid . Just have so many cucumbers and I love them in white vinegar and I hate to give all of them away?
Elisabeth Morrissey
I call them qickles, too. my grandmother taught me to make them.
dolores
I try it ..now I have them on the fridge all the time I snack on it all day …I love vinegar …thank you for sharing
carol
We just use store bought italian dressing.
Sharon R Morris
You can add a teas of celery seed and a tsp of mustard seed and sugar or a sugar substitute to make bread and better pickles. I keep a jar in my refrigerator all summer for a go to snack.
Sandra
I’m allergic to Apple’s so would it taste the same with regular vinegar?
Shawn
You could try white vinegar or rice vinegar.
Jany
Is this a probiotic?
Katie
No. Probiotoc takes about 4-6 weeks of “pickling” and if you use any vinegar it’s not natural so not very good for probiotic. Try to use just salt. Best probiotic is homemade sauerkraut – cabbage and salt, after about 4 weeks it’s amazing. Natural and packed with probiotics.
Jill Marks
GOING TO MAKE THESE THEY LOOK REALLY GOOD!! AND IT’S ONLY A FEW INGREDIENTS. IF YOU LOOK ON THE SIDE OF THE PICKLE JAR THERE IS YELLOW #5 IN THEM!!
Linda
This is one of My favorite pickle recipes
We Southerners.have been eating this for years.
Thank you so much for sharing recipe for those who haven’t tried them
These Are Outstanding..Thank you Again.
Jeff
My mom use to make these, in a 1 gal. olive jar. She also put green peeper slices in the mix. She used white vinegar, and some water. She added a little sugar, and dill. really good!!
Angie
How long do these last and can you make extra and just in pantry or do they have to be refrigerated
Shawn
These need to be refrigerated.
Erin
I was wondering… when you eat the contents, can you refill the jar with cucumber using the same brine?
Shawn
You sure can!
Sara
Yummy! Could I use an English cucumber and not peel it…leave the peel on? Or is it better to peel? Thank you!
Katherine
This is nostalgic for me! 15 years ago in school my best friends mom would make these and always have them set out! I just made them and the smell is bringing me back to childhood! I’m so glad I found this recipe!
Ter
Can you reuse the liquid when pickles are gone. Can I just add more cuffs to them. Also I love cauliflower can I add that also
Shawn
Yeah, you can definitely use the liquid again, just make sure your not contaminating it while in use. Always use a clean fork to remove the cucumbers. And yes, cauliflower would be great in there!
lona miller
love this, had it as a kid. you can also replace vinegar and water with Red Wine and Vinegar salad dressing. I actually like it better with the salad dressing. try it, if you like this recipe, I bet you will also like it with the salad dressing
Julie LeBlanc
wonder if i could do carrots
Ellen
I always add carrots whenever I make any type of quick pickles, however, they take at least a day to absorb good flavor. Probably because carrots are denser than cukes.
Mrs U
These look delicious!! I can’t wait to try these. I’m getting groceries today and will add cucumbers to my list thank you for sharing!!
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Jennifer
Do you use Braggs apple cider vinegar? Just ask because I know it leaves a sediment at the bottom you have to shake.
Carol Maddox
Have made these and eaten these most of my life….Are best if you have a garden but store bought will do. On my list of one of the things to buy at a farmer’s market. Just yummy!
Rachael
I just came across this post. Does this require ACV or does regular white vinegar work?
Shawn
I think it tastes better with the apple cider vinegar, but if you don’t mind regular white vinegar I suppose you can try that? These aren’t traditional pickles though, they are meant to be eaten within a week.
Deb
I have made numerous kinds of pickles for many years. One thing this site is not telling you is to plant or purchase a pickling cucumber for the best pickles. Pickling cucumbers are great as table cucumbers also. You will not be disappointed.
Peggy S.
I make these in summer when cucumbers are plentiful. I usually heat my the liquids and then add the vegetables. I also add thin slices of red peppers for color. Cool then chill. Tasty.
Alyssa
Do the cucumbers become soggy after a week?
Shawn
Yes, that’s why it’s best to eat them within the week. 🙂
sherry
I just made these..hope hubby and I like them they look good….how long do you have to wait to eat them..it says up to a week in the refrigerator…it that how long you can keep them there or before you can eat them…
Shawn
You can eat them right away! That’s why they are called quick-pickles! 🙂
Tracie
Hey there I love these types of pickles- can these be processed so I can make quite a few jars at a time and store them?
Thanks in advance
Tracie
Shawn
Hi Tracie, I’m not sure on that. I’ve never tried to can these quick pickles before.
priscilla mertel
i would think you can can these just like pickles.. because actually they are with onions…. i would water bath process for 20 min or so… depending on your elevation. follow canning/processing guidelines though.
Jan Brett
Could you use rice vinegar instead? (and still process them??)It is so wonderful!
Dawn
Can you can these in order to make a batch and preserve a longer shelf life?
Shawn
I have never tried that.
mary
You can preserve these. All you have to do is sterilize all of your hardware, I do my jars in the oven at 175 for 30 minutes, then stuff the jars with veggie. Bring all of your liquids and pepper to a boil and leave it simmering until you have finished canning them. This is a good recipe, because you don’t have to do fifty pounds of cukes at a time. You can pull a couple of cukes out of the garden and do them on a whim.
Stacy Renee
Any idea of the shelf life for these?
Michele @ Alwayzbakin
I have an aunt like that too. I always went straight for her pantry! What a lucky little kid you were. This recipe sounds amazing!
Millie | Add A Little
I love pickles and this looks so delicious!
Will definitely try this out!
Stephanie @ Stephanies Az Kitchen
Was immediately drawn to this because of its super cute name. Not a fan of vinegar nor vinegar potato chips but I love pickles. Have you ever changed the ratio from 3 to 1 to something else less vinegar-y? Great pictures 🙂
Shawn
Thanks Stephanie, you could definitely add more water to the vinegar to reduce the punch of vinegar, and you could try to add a pinch or two of sugar like my grandma does. 🙂 They really are a yummy snack!
Liz @ Floating Kitchen
Love the name. It makes me giggle!
Shawn
Thanks Liz! 🙂
Karen Iacenda
I am definitely going to try these, with some Splenda and maybe a little red pepper flakes. Also, when I had a huge garden going I would make bread & butter pickles using zucchini instead of cucumbers. There would be more vitamins, I think, in zucchini. Can’t wait to try your recipe for Quickles. 🙂