These sweet and spicy low carb and Keto pickles have less than 1g net carb per serving.
“Smart moms know how kids minds grow upon… Sweet Pickles!“
I’ve had this jingle stuck in my head all morning as I worked on this recipe for sweet pickles (commercial below).
Sweet Pickles was this children’s book subscription service in the 1980’s.
The books chronicled a ragtag crew of over-sized animals. Each animal had a terrible character flaw. There was Jealous Jackal, Accusing Alligator, Yakety Yak and of course, their ringleader, Goof-off Goose. Every month their bad behavior got them into some kind of “pickle”.
Hence the name.
Like so many things from my childhood, there are elements of Sweet Pickles that would never fly today. Enormous Elephant the over-eating pachyderm? Unlikely. And I don’t even know what was going on with X-Rating Xerus (an actual character).
Nothing good.
But anyway, pickles.
Here’s my recipe for sweet and spicy pickles. Not to be a Smarty Stork, but this might just be the best low carb pickle recipe on the Internet.
Sweet Pickles!
Low Carb Keto Sweet & Spicy Pickles
These sweet and spicy low carb pickles have less than 1g net carb per serving.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 5
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 64 1x
- Category: Condiment
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 6 cups sliced cucumbers (about 2 pounds)
- 1 cup sliced onion
- 1 cup sliced red and yellow bell peppers
- 1 1/2 cup white vinegar
- 1 cup Swerve or equivalent granulated sweetener
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon mustard seed
- 1/2 teaspoon celery seed
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. Bring the vinegar, sweetener, and spices to a boil.
2. Pour the liquid over the onions and cucumbers in a resealable container.
3. Chill in the refrigerator for 4 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 slices
- Calories: 3
- Fat: <1
- Carbohydrates: <1
- Fiber: <1
- Protein: <1
Keywords: Low Carb Pickles, Keto Pickles, Paleo Pickles
If you liked this low carb pickle recipe, then you might like my recipe for pickled eggs.
Aldana Spinozzi says
I don’t get Swerve or equivalent keto granulated sweetener in my country, or they are super expensive, could I use Stevia instead?
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EmilyKrill says
Honestly, I never use Stevia. I really, really, really don’t like the taste. But it looks like it can be used for making sweet and spicy pickles. Here’s a recipe that looks good: https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/salad/other-salad/easy-sugar-free-sweet-and-spicy-pickles.html
Diane says
Can you water bath and seal containers?
EmilyKrill says
Sure. This pickle recipe is just like any non-diet pickle recipe.
Adrienne says
Great pickle recipe! My husband and son loves, loves, loves the added heat! I doubled the recipe and we’re almost out. Going to make another batch this weekend.
Thanks for posting!
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EmilyKrill says
Yay! Glad they were a hit. I usually have a batch of these in the back of the fridge. It’s so nice to have a zero carb snack available whenever you want it.
Sandy Clark says
Wow, these are so easy to make, and are crispy, sweet and a bit spicy. They make a great side to almost anything, or a low cal, sweet snack.
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EmilyKrill says
Thanks! I like a firm pickle too.
Ann says
I’m so glad I found your blog we started on Father’s Day and Keto is working well but you showed pickles I need in a tuna salad recipe so of course I looked at a lot of your stuff and I’ll be using it! Thank you soooo much
EmilyKrill says
Great! Welcome to Keto.
Abby says
How long can you store these before they go bad?
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EmilyKrill says
You can store these pickles in the refrigerator for up to 2 months.
Ryan says
I remember Sweet Pickles. I remember really wanting to see the bus pull up to deliver the books, but sadly, it never did.
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EmilyKrill says
Me too. The always just came in the mail. So sad.