**Discover the Delightful World of Refrigerator Pickles: A Culinary Journey of Tangy Flavors**
Embark on a culinary adventure with refrigerator pickles, a delightful assortment of pickled vegetables that tantalize your taste buds with their tangy, crisp, and refreshing flavors. These pickles are a versatile culinary creation, adding a burst of flavor to your favorite dishes, from sandwiches and salads to burgers and tacos. Dive into a world of pickling possibilities with our collection of refrigerator pickle recipes, each offering a unique twist on this classic culinary art. From classic dill pickles to spicy bread and butter pickles, and even unique variations like sweet and sour pickles or garlic dills, our recipes cater to every taste preference. Prepare to elevate your meals and impress your friends with these easy-to-follow, delicious refrigerator pickle recipes.
EASY REFRIGERATOR PICKLES
This easy refrigerator pickles recipe is a great way to use cucumbers and onions from the garden. Here in Upstate New York, we have an abundance of cucumbers. -Catherine Seibold, Elma, New York
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 20m
Yield 6 cups.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place cucumbers and onions in a large bowl; set aside. Combine remaining ingredients in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Cook and stir just until the sugar is dissolved. Pour over cucumber mixture; cool. Cover tightly and refrigerate for at least 24 hours before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 35 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 175mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.
SPICY REFRIGERATOR DILL PICKLES
This is a wonderful, spicy dill pickle with a nice hint of sweetness. Plan to at least double the amount of crushed red pepper if you like it REALLY spicy...YUM!
Provided by FAIRYFAHRENHOLZ
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Canning and Preserving Recipes Pickled
Time P10DT2h15m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the cucumbers, water, vinegar, chopped dill, sugar, garlic, salt, pickling spice, dill seed, and red pepper flakes. Stir, and let stand at room temperature for 2 hours, until the sugar and salt dissolve.
- Remove the cucumbers to three 1 1/2 pint wide mouth jars, placing 4 cucumbers into each jar. Ladle in the liquid from the bowl to cover. Place a sprig of fresh dill into each jar, and seal with lids. Refrigerate for 10 days before eating. Use within 1 month.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 69.7 calories, Carbohydrate 16.9 g, Fat 0.3 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 1.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 728.1 mg, Sugar 11.7 g
SWEET REFRIGERATOR PICKLES
These homemade pickles are easy to make and can be eaten 1 day later. They last up to 2 weeks in the refrigerator.
Provided by globalkitchen
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Canning and Preserving Recipes Pickled
Time P1DT1h55m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Combine cucumber slices and salt in a heatproof bowl and set aside for 90 minutes.
- Place cucumbers in a sieve and wash well under running cold water. Drain well, return cucumbers to the bowl, and add onion.
- Combine white sugar, white wine vinegar, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, mustard seeds, celery seeds, and turmeric in a saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil and stir to dissolve sugar, about 3 minutes. Pour liquid over cucumbers and let stand for 1 hour at room temperature.
- Transfer cucumbers and liquid to a container with a tight-fitting lid, cover, and refrigerate for 24 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 98.6 calories, Carbohydrate 24.2 g, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 0.6 g, Sodium 877.4 mg, Sugar 22.4 g
MONA'S EASY REFRIGERATOR PICKLES
I got this recipe from an old family friend. She used to make us these pickles when we were kids. It is a really simple recipe, and the hardest part is not eating the pickles before they are ready. You can add pimentos, sliced bell peppers, or whole garlic cloves to the vinegar solution as alternative options.
Provided by Chris & Chenell
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Canning and Preserving Recipes Pickled
Time P2DT20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Stir sugar, salt, and vinegar together in a plastic container with a lid until sugar is mostly dissolved. Place cucumbers and onion in the vinegar solution; stir to coat. Cover container and refrigerate for at least 2 days, stirring occasionally.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 303.6 calories, Carbohydrate 76.5 g, Fat 0.3 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 1.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 3494.1 mg, Sugar 69 g
SWEET DILL REFRIGERATOR PICKLES
Dill and cucumbers are natural companions in a number of dishes. I turn to this recipe every summer when my garden is in full bloom. My family can hardly wait to eat these pickles.-Kay Curtis, Guthrie, Oklahoma
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 30m
Yield 3-1/2 quarts.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a saucepan, combine sugar, vinegar, water and salt. Bring to a boil and boil 1 minute. In a large nonmetallic container, combine cucumbers, onion and dill. Pour dressing over; cool. Cover and refrigerate at least 3 days before serving. Stir occasionally.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 32 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 506mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.
REFRIGERATOR GARLIC DILL PICKLES
Also called "Deli Dills Refrigerator Pickles." These are the BEST dill pickles ever! You don't need to can/process these pickles, as they keep in your frig for up 9 - 12 months. This is my most-requested recipe. Everybody LOVES them.
Provided by Shel Seifert
Categories Vegetable
Time 20m
Yield 4 Quarts
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Bring brine solution of water, vinegar & salt to a boil, then turn off burner.
- In an ice cream bucket, layer dill head(s), garlic chunks, onion slices and cucumbers. Small cucumbers can be thrown in whole. Larger cucumbers should be quartered.
- Pour warm (not hot) brine over the cucumbers and place a plate on top to keep the cucumbers submerged. Cover bucker & put in frig. Pickles can be eaten after 5 day. Pickles will last in frig for 9 - 12 months.
- NOTE: Other ingredients (such as hot peppers, whole black pepper corns, mustard seeds, red pepper flakes, etc. ) can be added to the ice cream bucket for a different flavor sensation.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 93.1, Fat 0.5, SaturatedFat 0.2, Sodium 14171.7, Carbohydrate 17.3, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 7.8, Protein 3
REFRIGERATOR DILL PICKLES
Easy and economical, Refrigerator Dill Pickles are tangy, zesty and crispy. No one will believe you made them yourself! -Jake Haen, Ocala, Florida
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 40m
Yield about 100 pickle spears.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cut each cucumber lengthwise into four spears. In a large bowl, combine the cucumbers, dill, onions and garlic; set aside. In a Dutch oven, combine the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil; cook and stir just until salt is dissolved. Pour over cucumber mixture; cool., Cover tightly and refrigerate for at least 24 hours. Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 months.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 6 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 103mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein. Diabetic Exchanges
REFRIGERATOR JALAPENO DILL PICKLES
I'm passionate about making pickles. My husband is passionate about eating them. He's too impatient to let them cure on the shelf, so I found this quick recipe to make him happy. Add hotter peppers if you like. -Annie Jensen, Roseau, Minnesota
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 20m
Yield about 4 dozen pickle spears.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cut each cucumber lengthwise into 4 spears. In a very large bowl, combine cucumbers, onion, dill, jalapenos and garlic. In a large saucepan, combine water, vinegar, salt and sugar. Bring to a boil; cook and stir just until salt and sugar are dissolved. Pour over cucumber mixture; cool., Cover tightly and refrigerate for at least 24 hours. Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 months.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 4 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 222mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.
APPLE REFRIGERATOR PICKLES
I was trying to come up with a way to use up a bunch of apples we had in our fridge. Eventually I decided to just pickle them refrigerator-style. This is the result.
Provided by Angel_1988
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Canning and Preserving Recipes Pickled
Time P7DT2h22m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place the water, cider vinegar, sugar, allspice, clove, nutmeg, and ginger into a small saucepan, and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
- Meanwhile, toss the sliced apples with the lemon juice, and pack into two sterilized 1 quart canning jars with lids and rings. Pour the boiling syrup over the apples, and affix the lids and rings.
- Allow the jars to stand at room temperature until cool. Once cool, press the top of each lid with a finger, ensuring that the seal is tight (lid does not move up or down at all). Place in the refrigerator, and wait 1 week before opening.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 86.6 calories, Carbohydrate 21.4 g, Fat 0.4 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 0.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sodium 3.3 mg, Sugar 18.3 g
NOTHIN' SWEET ABOUT THESE SPICY REFRIGERATOR PICKLES
A truly piquant pickle that will satisfy those of us who have a loose sweet tooth. I have been looking for a truly flavorful pickle recipe, not sweet, but not just spicy, either. The key is the variety of ingredients, not just cutting down on the sugar. Only 24 hours in the refrigerator, and they're ready for snacking. Pucker up!
Provided by Buckwheat Queen
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Canning and Preserving Recipes Pickled
Time P1DT55m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Combine water, vinegar, salt, peppercorns, yellow and brown mustard seeds, sugar, and crushed red pepper flakes in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook until sugar and salt have dissolved, 5 to 7 minutes. Allow mixture to cool, about 30 minutes.
- Cut cucumbers into even spears and pack into a 1-liter, large-mouthed glass jar. Add onion slices, dill sprigs, and garlic. Pour cooled vinegar mixture over cucumbers in the jar to cover completely. Seal with a lid and refrigerate for 24 hours before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 25.9 calories, Carbohydrate 5.8 g, Fat 0.3 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 1.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 488.3 mg, Sugar 2.6 g
SLIGHTLY SWEET DILL REFRIGERATOR PICKLES
Provided by Amelia Saltsman
Categories Side Fourth of July Low Fat Vegetarian Low Cal Backyard BBQ Vinegar Cucumber Summer Healthy Low Cholesterol Vegan Dill Bon Appétit Pescatarian Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 2 quarts
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Divide sliced onion between two 1-quart wide-mouth glass jars. Pack cucumber slices horizontally in jars. Top each jar with dill.
- Using mortar and pestle or resealable plastic bag and mallet, crush mustard seeds and peppercorns together. Place crushed spices in medium saucepan. Add vinegar, 1 cup water, sugar, coarse salt, and dill seeds. Bring mixture to boil over medium-high heat, stirring until sugar dissolves.
- Ladle mixture evenly over cucumbers. Leave jars uncovered and chill 24 hours. Cover glass pickle jars tightly with lids. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 week ahead. Keep refrigerated.
WATERMELON RIND PICKLES (REFRIGERATOR METHOD)
Don't toss that watermelon rind out. You can make these tasty pickles without fussing with canning jars and lids. Just store the product in a glass container in your fridge for up to 2 weeks (but they'll probably be gobbled up a lot sooner)!
Provided by Tona C.
Categories Fruit
Time 1h30m
Yield 1 pint6, 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Bring all ingredients (except food coloring) to a rapid boil, stirring frequently. Reduce heat to simmer, cover and cook until pickles are tender and somewhat translucent. Add green food coloring if desired. Transfer pickles, juice and cinnamon sticks to a covered glass bowl and store in the refrigerator after cooling. Discard the pickling spices.
- Wait at least 12-24 hours to serve so that all the flavors have been absorbed.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 103.7, Fat 0.1, Sodium 1.6, Carbohydrate 25.4, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 25
KITTENCAL'S EASY REFRIGERATOR KOSHER GARLIC-DILL PICKLES
I make these every year when my pickling cucumbers are ready in my garden, they are really great pickles and so easy to make, add in more garlic and adjust the dill if desired --- these pickles develop in flavor with refrigeration time so allow them to chill at least 7 days or even longer before using, the longer the better, the pickles will keep for months in the refrigerator, use only kosher salt for this not table salt, and make certain to wash the outsides of the cucumbers thoroughly, see note on bottom --- for soaking the pickles in firstly to remove bacteria see my recipe#300387
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time P7DT15m
Yield 2 pds pickles
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Clean the glass jar and lid thoroughly in your dishwasher or with hot soapy water.
- Combine the water, salt and vinegar in a saucepan; bring to a boil over medium heat.
- Remove from heat; cool to room temperature.
- Pack the cucumbers and the remaining ingredients in a 2-quart (2 litre) glass jar, and pour brine (water/vinegar mixture) over them, covering the cucumbers completely.
- Store, covered in the the refrigerator.
- The pickles will be ready in 7 days, but the longer you leave them in the refrigerator the better they will be and will keep refrigerated for months (if they last that long!).
- **NOTE** since the peel is eaten on these pickles, make certain to wash and scrub the outside of the cucumbers well to remove any dirt, I use a small nail brush to scrub the outsides.
REFRIGERATOR PICKLES
These crisp pickles from Jane Reslock Feist, a mom in Mandan, North Dakota, don't require canning tricks.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Appetizers
Time 40m
Yield Makes 3 quarts
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a colander set over a medium bowl, toss cucumbers, onion, and celery stalks with 1 1/2 teaspoons salt. Set aside to drain, 30 minutes, tossing occasionally. In a small bowl, combine sugar, vinegar, celery seed, and mustard seed; stir until sugar is dissolved.
- Divide cucumber mixture among clean jars or airtight containers, and pour vinegar mixture over. Refrigerate at least 8 hours (or up to 2 weeks).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 38 g
AUNT ROSE'S REFRIGERATOR PICKLES
This is a great refrigerator pickle recipe. In just 24 hours you have great tasting bread-and-butter-style pickle. I grow my own pickles during the summer and love to make these for my friends and family! They never last the full 3 weeks of the refrigerator shelf life!
Provided by Clark Hamblen
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Canning and Preserving Recipes Pickled
Time P1DT20m
Yield 20
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place cucumber slices, red bell pepper, and onion into a large bowl. Mix in salt and celery seed and let the vegetable stand at room temperature for 1 hour, stirring occasionally. Mix sugar and vinegar in a bowl, stirring until the sugar dissolves, and pour the mixture into the vegetables. Stir again.
- Spoon the pickles into the canning jars and pour any excess liquid over the pickles. Cover the jars with lids and rings. Refrigerate at least 24 hours; pickles will keep in refrigerator for 3 weeks.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 41.1 calories, Carbohydrate 10.2 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 0.5 g, Sodium 351.2 mg, Sugar 8.8 g
REFRIGERATOR PICKLES
These pickles are wonderful for busy people. No need to can. My husbands grandmother gave me this and they are just great whole family loves them.
Provided by Janet Bodager
Categories Vegetable
Time 25m
Yield 6 cups
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat vinegar, sugar, salt, and celery seed.
- Pour over cucumbers, onions and green pepper.
- Store in refrigerator.
- These will keep for many months.
REFRIGERATOR DILL PICKLES
These pickles taste so fresh and have just the right amount of dill and garlic. They taste great along-side a hotdog on a bun. They also taste great alone as a healthy snack. The pickles should be good for 6 weeks. Enjoy! You can also cut cucumbers into chips if you prefer a pickle chip instead of a spear.
Provided by Tammy Gulgren
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Canning and Preserving Recipes Pickled
Time P3DT25m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Stir water, vinegar, sugar, and sea salt together in a saucepan over high heat. Bring to a boil; remove from heat and cool completely.
- Combine cucumber spears, garlic cloves, and fresh dill in a large glass or plastic container. Pour cooled vinegar mixture over cucumber mixture. Seal container with lid and refrigerate for at least 3 days.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 13.1 calories, Carbohydrate 3.1 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 0.4 g, Sodium 443.7 mg, Sugar 1.9 g
SWEET REFRIGERATOR PICKLES WITH ONION
had these at a friend's house...sooo good...recipe is from her mother...cook time is chill time. these are called refrigerator pickles for a reason, they must be kept in the refrigerator.
Provided by kdp4640
Categories Low Protein
Time 2h30m
Yield 6 pints
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Mix cucumbers, onions, bell peppers, and salt.
- Cover and store in refrigerator for 2 hours.
- Drain liquid off and set cucumber mix aside.
- In large pot, mix sugar, vinegar, and mustard (OR celery) seeds.
- Heat until sugar melts.
- Remove from heat.
- Mix in cucumber mixture.
- Put in jars, let cool, then refrigerate.
- *I was told this will last 2 weeks in an airtight Tupperware type bowl-- but I put them in pint sized canning jars and they sealed.*.
- ~I do keep them in the refrigerator as they are called "refrigerator pickles" and they will ruin if they were not kept cold.~.
- ***As for the mustard seed OR celery seed-- we prefer mustard, but everyone has their own taste.***.
- *****My dad uses these pickles AS hot dog relish.*****.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 294.5, Fat 0.3, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 1166.4, Carbohydrate 73.3, Fiber 1, Sugar 69.5, Protein 1.1
ICE CREAM PAIL REFRIGERATOR PICKLES
The method and proportions make this recipe a bit different. Allowing the salted vegetables to sit for a few hours draws out the water and allows the cucumbers to stay crisp and crunchy, just how we like them. The pickled cucumbers will keep in the fridge at least a month or two, but I can't say exactly how long.....they never last that long!!! Recipe from my late Mother-in-Law.
Provided by Cookin-jo
Categories Vegetable
Time 2h40m
Yield 4 litres, 24 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Peel and slice cucumbers thinly, filling ice cream pail as you go to 3/4 full.
- Mix with the additional vegetables and stir in salt, distributing well.
- Cover and let stand 2 - 4 hours on counter.
- Drain off the liquid (I like to rinse and drain again to remove some of the salt).
- In ice cream pail combine brine ingredients and stir well. Do not worry if the sugar doesn't dissolve completely - it will on its own.
- Mix in cucumbers and other vegetables, cover, and refrigerate.
- The next day stir again.
- Note: The brine won't cover the cucumbers completely at first so stir once a day. The cucumbers will release additional liquid over time.
- Cooking time is standing time.
SPICY ZUCCHINI REFRIGERATOR PICKLES
These kicky pickles are the perfect way to use up some of summer's zucchini bounty. Garlicky, dill-y, and a good touch of heat thanks to red pepper flakes. Plus, they're so easy. SO. Easy.
Provided by Kare for Kitchen Treaty
Time 10m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Wash and dry a pint-sized glass jar with airtight lid. I used a Weck jar.
- Cut the zucchini into 1/4-inch slices. Place in jar along with the cloves of garlic. You might have to do a little squeezing and pushing to get them all in there.
- Add the vinegar, sugar, red pepper flakes, peppercorns, mustard seeds, and salt to a small saucepan. Set it over medium heat and bring just to a boil.
- Remove from heat and carefully pour over zucchinis and garlic in the jar. Top with dill, immersing it as much as possible. Place the lid on the jar and refrigerate for 24 hours.
- Open and serve.
- These keep 7-10 days in the fridge (that's as long as I've had them before they were all gone); but some sources say refrigerator pickles can last up to a month or more.
Tips:
- Choose the right cucumbers. For best results, use pickling cucumbers, which are smaller and have thinner skin than regular cucumbers. They will also stay crispier longer.
- Use fresh herbs and spices. Fresh herbs and spices will give your pickles the best flavor. If you don't have fresh herbs, you can use dried herbs, but use only about 1/3 of the amount called for in the recipe.
- Make sure the brine is strong enough. The brine is what flavors the pickles and keeps them from spoiling. Make sure it is strong enough by checking the specific gravity with a hydrometer. It should be between 1.040 and 1.050.
- Keep the pickles in a cool place. Pickles will keep for several months in a cool, dark place. You can store them in the refrigerator or in a cool cellar.
Conclusion:
Making refrigerator pickles is a great way to preserve cucumbers and enjoy them all year long. With a little bit of planning and effort, you can easily make delicious pickles at home. So next time you have a surplus of cucumbers, give refrigerator pickles a try!
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