Easy Refrigerator Pickles 🥒
Description: Delight in the tangy crunch of these Easy Refrigerator Pickles, a quick-fix recipe perfect for impromptu gatherings or simply satisfying your pickle cravings! With just a few simple ingredients and minimal prep, you can enjoy homemade pickles bursting with flavor.
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Servings: 56 servings
Ingredients:
- 6 cucumbers
- 2 onions
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1 1/2 cups vinegar
- 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 cup salt
- 1/2 cup mustard seeds
- 1/2 cup celery seed
- 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
Instructions:
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Prepare Cucumbers and Onions:
- Wash and thinly slice the cucumbers and onions. For best results, use a mandoline slicer for uniform thickness.
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Layer Cucumbers and Onions:
- In a glass or crockery bowl, alternately layer the sliced cucumbers and onions. This ensures even distribution of flavors.
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Prepare Vinegar Mixture:
- In a medium saucepan, combine sugar, vinegar, salt, mustard seeds, celery seed, and ground turmeric. Stir the mixture until the sugar is completely dissolved.
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Bring to Boil:
- Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the vinegar mixture to a gentle boil. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
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Combine with Cucumber-Onion Mixture:
- Once the vinegar mixture reaches a boil, carefully pour it over the layered cucumber-onion mixture in the bowl.
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Cool and Cover:
- Allow the pickling liquid to cool slightly before covering the bowl tightly with plastic wrap or a lid.
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Refrigerate Pickles:
- Place the covered bowl of pickles in the refrigerator and let them chill for at least 24 hours before serving. This allows the flavors to meld and intensify.
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Enjoy!
- Serve your Easy Refrigerator Pickles as a zesty side dish, crunchy topping, or standalone snack. These pickles will keep in the refrigerator for up to one month, although they’re so delicious, they may not last that long!
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 26.2
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 21.3mg
- Carbohydrates: 6.4g
- Fiber: 0.1g
- Sugar: 5.8g
- Protein: 0.1g
Indulge in the crisp and flavorful goodness of these Easy Refrigerator Pickles, a homemade delight that’s sure to become a staple in your kitchen! Whether you’re hosting a barbecue, packing a picnic, or simply snacking straight from the jar, these pickles are guaranteed to add a burst of flavor to any occasion. Enjoy the simplicity and versatility of this recipe, and savor every crunchy bite!
