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Homemade Refrigerator Pickles

Crispy Homemade Refrigerator Pickles That Elevate Every Meal

These Homemade Refrigerator Pickles are a quick-pickling wonder that elevate every meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Cooling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Food FAQs
Cuisine: American
Calories: 30
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pickles
  • 3-4 medium Cucumbers Use Kirby or English varieties for the best crunch.
  • 1 medium White Onion Slice thinly to blend well with cucumbers.
  • 1 teaspoon Whole Peppercorns Keeping them whole helps maintain clarity.
  • 1 teaspoon Mustard Seeds Brings a slight bitterness that enhances flavor.
  • 2 tablespoons Kosher Salt Avoid pickling salt for the best results.
For the Brine
  • 1 cup Apple Cider Vinegar Swap for distilled white vinegar if preferred.
  • 2 tablespoons Brown Sugar Omit for a more tart flavor.

Equipment

  • quart-sized glass jar
  • medium saucepan
  • Mandoline Slicer

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Wash 3-4 cucumbers and 1 medium white onion thoroughly. Slice them into ultra-thin slices, about 1/8 inch thick.
  2. Layer cucumber slices and thinly sliced onions in a quart-sized glass jar. Add 1 teaspoon of whole peppercorns and 1 teaspoon of mustard seeds.
  3. In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup of apple cider vinegar, 1 cup of water, 2 tablespoons of kosher salt, and 2 tablespoons of brown sugar. Heat until boiling.
  4. Pour the hot brine over the layered vegetables in the jar, ensuring all are submerged.
  5. Gently tap the jar to release air bubbles and ensure the pickles stay submerged.
  6. Cool to room temperature for about 15-20 minutes, then seal and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, ideally 24 hours before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 30kcalCarbohydrates: 8gSodium: 480mgPotassium: 90mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 50IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.2mg

Notes

For best results, let the pickles rest in the refrigerator for 24 hours before serving for deeper flavors.

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