Refrigerator Pickles
Refrigerator Pickles are an easy way to have fresh pickles anytime. They are also a great way to use an overabundance of cucumbers you may have.
Easy Snacking Anytime!
Y’all! One of my favorites in my summer garden are cucumbers. I use them in all kinds of ways! I love to use them to make this awesome Fresh Cucumber, Tomato and Onion Summer Salad, cucumber sandwiches and so much more!
But let’s face it! I love Pickles too and what better way to use up the abundance of cukes than an easy Refrigerator Pickle? And when you need a delicious snack? Pickles are the perfect thing to curb any craving you may have!
How to Make Them
Well, it’s just so easy. All you need are a few ingredients and you will have them in a flash. There are no preservatives so they are not designed to last a long time in the fridge but who are we kidding?
They won’t need to last, they will be eaten quickly. So here is how simple they are. You can even do whole cucumbers and try out this fabulous recipe from my friend Sara for PICKLE BOATS!
~Ingredients
- 1-2 medium Cucumbers
- 1 & 1/2 cup white vinegar
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Water
- Pinch of Dill
- Quart Jar
~Method
- Use a mandolin or slice cucumbers about 1/4 of an inch thick. Fill your quart jar with as many as you can fit. Sprinkle a little Dill in about halfway. Leave a small space at the top of the jar.
- In a medium saucepan, heat sugar, vinegar and salt just until sugar and salt dissolve. Let cool slightly.
- Pour over jarred cucumbers and fill the rest of the way with water. You shouldn’t need much water. Leave a little space at the top of the jar.
- Place in Refrigerator and allow to steep overnight. Should last about 2 weeks in the refrigerator.
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Tips and Tricks
Yes! Get creative and let your imagination run wild! I love to do onions this way as well as okra!
Add a bit more sugar. Maybe 1/4 cup more and omit the dill and peppercorns. You will have a delicious sweet pickle!
Every now and then, I like to add a pinch of cayenne or sometimes I throw in a seeded jalapeño for an added punch!
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Refrigerator Pickles
Ingredients
- 1-2 medium Cucumbers
- 1 & 1/2 cup white vinegar
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Water
- Pinch of Dill
- Quart Jar
Instructions
- Use a mandolin or slice cucumbers about 1/4 of an inch thick. Fill your quart jar with as many as you can fit. Sprinkle a little Dill in about halfway. Leave a small space at the top of the jar.
- In a medium saucepan, heat sugar, vinegar and salt just until sugar and salt dissolve. Let cool slightly.
- Pour over jarred cucumbers and fill the rest of the way with water. You shouldn’t need much water. Leave a little space at the top of the jar.
- Place in Refrigerator and allow to steep overnight or at least 4 hours. Should last about 2 weeks in the refrigerator.
