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Refrigerator Pickles

A sweet and tangy refrigerator pickles recipe! This old-fashioned favorite is perfect for using up a surplus of fresh cucumbers from the garden. Only 15 minutes to make! Recipe includes a how-to video.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Additional Time
4 hrs
Total Time
4 hrs 15 mins
Servings: 12 ⅓ cup servings
Calories: 106 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Appetizer
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 3 3 cups thinly sliced¹ cucumbers this was about 2 cucumbers for me
  • 1 1 cup thinly sliced white or yellow onion this was about 1 small onion for me
  • 1 ½ 1 ½ cups white vinegar
  • 1 ½ 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
  • ¼ ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ ¼ teaspoon celery seed
  • ½ ½ teaspoon mustard seed
  • ½ ½ teaspoon ground turmeric

Instructions

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  1. Place cucumber and onion slices in a medium-sized heat-proof bowl and set aside.
  2. Combine all remaining ingredients in a small saucepan and stir well.
  3. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until sugar is dissolved.
  4. Bring to a boil then remove from heat.
  5. Pour vinegar mixture over cucumbers and onions, stir so that all cucumbers and onions are coated with brine.
  6. Allow to cool at room temperature for about 10 minutes, then cover and transfer to refrigerator.
  7. Allow to chill overnight (or at least for 4-6 hours, so the flavor can fully develop) before enjoying.

Notes

  • The thinner the better! A mandolin makes this quick and easy (and all of your slices will be consistent thickness), I link to my favorite mandolin in the "equipment" section above.
  • Refrigerator pickles will keep for up to several weeks in the refrigerator in an airtight container.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1serving (⅓ cup) Calories 106kcal (5%) Carbohydrates 28g (9%) Sodium 50mg (2%) Potassium 41mg (1%) Sugar 27g (54%) Vitamin A 50IU (1%) Vitamin C 2.5mg (3%) Iron 0.2mg (1%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12⅓ cup servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 106

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving (⅓ cup)
Calories 106kcal 5%
Carbohydrates 28g 9%
Sodium 50mg 2%
Potassium 41mg 1%
Sugar 27g 54%
Vitamin A 50IU 1%
Vitamin C 2.5mg 3%
Iron 0.2mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.