Indulge in a delightful culinary adventure with sweet and tangy freezer pickles, a delightful treat that combines the refreshing crunch of cucumbers with a harmonious blend of flavors. These addictive pickles are incredibly easy to make and can be enjoyed all year round, thanks to their freezer-friendly nature. Dive into a collection of three freezer pickle recipes, each offering a unique flavor profile that will tantalize your taste buds. From the classic sweet and tangy pickles, bursting with a vibrant balance of sweetness and acidity, to the spicy and tangy pickles, adding a fiery kick to your meals, and the bread and butter pickles, offering a mellow sweetness with a hint of tang, these recipes cater to various palates and preferences. Get ready to elevate your meals with these crisp, flavorful freezer pickles, perfect for adding a delightful tang to sandwiches, salads, burgers, and more.
Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!
HOMEMADE FREEZER PICKLES
Crunchy, sweet, and tangy, these freezer pickes are homemade with love!
Provided by The Chunky Chef
Categories Side Dish
Time 1h10m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Add cucumbers, onions and green peppers (if using) in a large non-reactive mixing bowl. Sprinkle with kosher salt and stir to combine. Let sit for 1 hour. Transfer mixture to a colander to drain and rinse to remove excess salt.
- Wipe out the same mixing bowl, then add drained and rinsed cucumber mixture back to the bowl.
- In another small mixing bowl, combine sugar, apple cider vinegar, mustard seed and celery seed. Stir together to combine. If the sugar isn't mixing well, add bowl to the microwave (make sure it's microwave-safe!), and heat for 30 seconds or so, until the sugar will dissolve into the vinegar when stirred.
- Pour liquid over the cucumber mixture in the bowl and stir to combine. Cover tightly and refrigerate for 1 full day. Transfer freezer pickles to freezer-safe containers and freeze for up to 6 months.
- To eat: Thaw pickles out in the refrigerator overnight. Once thawed, pickles should be eaten within 2 weeks. Enjoy on their own, on top of a burger, on top of hot dogs, on top of sandwiches, or however you'd like!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 220 kcal, Carbohydrate 53 g, Protein 1 g, Sodium 1749 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 51 g, ServingSize 1 serving
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
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
SWEET N TANGY FREEZER PICKLES
Crunchy sweet-sour pickles. A batch of these puckery slices can keep in the freezer up to one year, but they never last that long around here.
Provided by barefootmommawv
Categories < 15 Mins
Time 15m
Yield 32 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large container, combine cucumbers, onions, green and red peppers and 2 tablespoons salt. Cover with ice, mix well. Refrigerate for 8 hours. Drain, rinse and drain again.
- In a sauce pan, combine sugar, vinegar, celery seed, pickling spice and remaining 1 tablespoon salt. Bring to a boil, cook and stir for 1 minute. Spoon over cucumber mixture and mix. Spoon into jars or freezer containers, dividing remaining juices into containers. Cool.
- Top with lids. Cover and freeze up to 1 year. Thaw at room temperature for 4 hours before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 58.1, Fat 0.1, Sodium 655.8, Carbohydrate 14.4, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 13.3, Protein 0.3
EMERIL'S HOMEMADE SWEET AND SPICY PICKLES
NOTE: When selecting cucumbers for pickling, there are a few things to remember. For crisp pickles, choose ripe, pickling cucumbers, which are shorter and chunkier than regular eating cucumbers, which tend to be longer and smoother. Ripe pickling cucumbers are darker green, firm, and not "bloated." They should have plenty of spiny bumps on the outer surface. Overripe cucumbers make mushy pickles. They tend to have yellow or white streaks or spots and their surfaces are smoother. Choose pickles that have not been coated in wax, as the pickling brine cannot penetrate through the wax. The fresher the cucumbers, the crisper the pickles will be. For best results, try picking your own cucumbers from a local farm or farmers' market.
Provided by Food Network
Categories side-dish
Time P14DT2h55m
Yield 4 pints
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Place cucumbers, onions, pickling salt, and water in a large, non-reactive bowl. Cover and allow cucumbers to soak for 2 hours. Drain the water from the onions and cucumbers through a colander and rinse well for 5 minutes. Drain well and set aside.
- Combine the vinegars, sugar, mustard seeds, turmeric, cloves, garlic, and peppers in a medium saucepan over high heat. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium and add the cucumbers and onions. Bring to a simmer and remove the saucepan from the heat.
- Fill each of the hot sterilized pint-size preserving jars with the pickle mixture, dividing them evenly, and enough of the liquid to come within 1/2-inch of the top. Add 1/2 teaspoon of Natural Pickle Crisp to each jar, if desired. With a clean damp towel, wipe the rim and fit with a hot lid. Screw on the metal ring just until the point of resistance is met. Process the jars in a hot-water bath for 15 minutes.
- Using tongs, remove the jars, place on a towel, and let cool. Test the seals by allowing the jars to stand at room temperature overnight or until the lids pop. Tighten the rings and store in a cool dry place. Let the pickles age for at least 2 weeks before using.
EASY FREEZER SWEET PICKLES
I got this recipe from my mother-in-law, she has used it for 30 years and I will probably use it for 30 more!
Provided by Missyvixen1217
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 3h
Yield 2-3 Quarts
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Mix Cucumbers and Onions together and sprinkle with salt, mix well and let stand 2-3 hours.
- Rinse and drain well.
- Mix Vinegar and Sugar till sugar is dissolved.
- Put cucumbers and onions in freezer containers or freezer bags, pour vinegar/sugar mixture over cukes and onions (I only fill mine half full to leave room for expansion during freezing).
- Freeze 3 weeks before eating, the longer you let them sit the sweeter the pickles.
- Thaw in refrigerator or in cold water.
SWEET FREEZER PICKLES
Make and share this Sweet Freezer Pickles recipe from Food.com.
Provided by byZula
Categories Onions
Time 13h15m
Yield 10 cups (about)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Combine cider vinegar, sugar, salt, mustard seeds and celery seeds in a saucepan.
- Heat, stirring constantly, until sugar is dissolved and the mixture is just at the boiling point.
- Set aside to cool slightly.
- Meanwhile, peel and slice cucumbers and onions and combine in a large, non-reactive bowl.
- Pour vinegar mixture over cucumber mixture and stir well to coat.
- Refrigerate about 12 hours and then pack in freezer containers.
- (The refrigeration time is included in the cooking time.).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 194.8, Fat 0.4, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 237, Carbohydrate 48, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 43.4, Protein 1.1
Tips:
- Choose fresh, firm cucumbers for the best results.
- Use a sharp knife to slice the cucumbers evenly.
- If you don't have pickling salt, you can use regular salt, but be sure to reduce the amount by half.
- Bring the vinegar mixture to a boil before pouring it over the cucumbers.
- Let the pickles cool completely before storing them in the freezer.
- Use a clean, airtight container to store the pickles.
- The pickles will keep in the freezer for up to 6 months.
Conclusion:
Sweet n' Tangy Freezer Pickles are a delicious and easy way to enjoy pickles all year long. They're perfect for a quick snack, a side dish, or a topping for sandwiches and salads. With just a few simple ingredients and a little time, you can have a batch of these pickles ready to enjoy in no time.
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