Crisp Cucumber Freezer Pickles
Description:
Indulge in the delightful sweetness of these Crisp Cucumber Freezer Pickles, a tantalizing treat that promises to keep your taste buds dancing. Perfectly crisp and refreshingly sweet, these pickles boast a unique quality – they stay crisp for up to a year when stored in the freezer! 🥒❄️ Easy to prepare and bursting with flavor, they’re a must-have addition to any culinary repertoire. Just imagine, after 8 months in the freezer, they maintain their crispness, delivering a taste sensation that’s as fresh as the day they were made.
Recipe Information:
- Preparation Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 72 hours
- Total Time: 72 hours and 30 minutes
- Recipe Category: Vegetable
- Keywords: Kid Friendly, Weeknight, Freezer, Easy
- Aggregated Rating: 5 stars 🌟
- Review Count: 42 reviews
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 603.1
- Fat Content: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat Content: 0.1g
- Cholesterol Content: 0mg
- Sodium Content: 2339.9mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 150.3g
- Fiber Content: 3g
- Sugar Content: 141.2g
- Protein Content: 2.6g
Ingredients:
- 7 cucumbers
- 1 sweet onion
- 1/2 green pepper
- 1/2 red sweet pepper
- 1 tablespoon pickling salt
- 1/2 teaspoon celery seed
- 1 cup white vinegar
- 2 cups white sugar
Recipe Yield: 3 Pints
Instructions:
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Begin by gathering all the ingredients listed above. Ensure your cucumbers are fresh and crisp for the best results.
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In a large mixing bowl, combine the cucumbers, sweet onion, green pepper, and red sweet pepper.
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Sprinkle the pickling salt and celery seed over the mixture in the bowl.
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Pour in the white vinegar and white sugar, ensuring that all ingredients are well coated.
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Using a spoon or spatula, gently stir the mixture until all ingredients are evenly distributed and coated with the vinegar and sugar mixture.
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Cover the bowl with a lid or plastic wrap, then refrigerate the mixture for a duration of 3 days. It’s important to stir the mixture once a day during this refrigeration period to ensure all flavors meld together harmoniously.
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After 3 days of refrigeration, remove the bowl from the refrigerator. The mixture should be infused with delicious flavors and ready to be packed into freezer containers.
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Scoop the pickled mixture into freezer-safe containers, ensuring to leave some headspace for expansion during freezing. Alternatively, you can use ziplock bags for convenient portioning.
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Once filled, cover the pickles with the brine from the bowl. This brine will help preserve the pickles and keep them crisp during freezing.
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Seal the containers or bags tightly, then place them in the freezer. Allow the pickles to freeze completely before serving.
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When ready to enjoy, simply thaw the desired portion of pickles in the refrigerator or at room temperature. Serve chilled and revel in the crisp, sweet goodness of these homemade freezer pickles.
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Store any remaining pickles in the freezer, where they will stay fresh and crisp for up to a year. Enjoy them as a refreshing snack, a flavorful side dish, or a delightful addition to sandwiches and salads.
With these simple steps, you’ll be savoring the irresistible taste of homemade Crisp Cucumber Freezer Pickles in no time. Enjoy the convenience of having a delicious and nutritious treat on hand whenever cravings strike! 🥒❄️
