Easy Sweet Refrigerator Pickles
The perfect and most delicious quick pickle are these Easy Sweet Refrigerator Pickles. They are the perfect amount of sweet combined with the right amount of tang. If you love pickles, these are a must try!
Servings: 12 cups (3 quarts)
Ingredients
- 8-9 cups sliced cucumbers, ¼ inch thick, about 6-7 large cucumbers
- 4 tablespoons kosher or pickling salt
- ½ medium onion, sliced
- 2¼ teaspoons mustard seed
- 1½ teaspoons celery seed
- ⅜ teaspoon ground turmeric
- pinch cracked black pepper
- 4 cups distilled white vinegar
- 2 cups apple cider vinegar
- 4 cups sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
Instructions
- In a large bowl combine cucumber and salt, stir it well.
- Place cucumbers in fridge to chill for at least 2 hours.
- Rinse cucumbers in cold water.
- Pack cucumbers evenly in 3 quart size mason jars.
- Top cucumbers evenly with sliced onions.
- Add ¾ teaspoon mustard seed, ½ teaspoon celery seed, ⅛ teaspoon turmeric, and one twist cracked black pepper on top of onions.
- In a medium size pot, combine white vinegar, apple cider vinegar, sugar and brown sugar.
- Heat over medium heat until the sugars are completely dissolved and the mixture is steaming. No need to boil.
- Ladle or pour the brine in the jars to fully cover cucumbers and onions.
- Let the jars cool to room temperature, then cover with lids, give them a good shake and chill in the fridge overnight.
- Eat and enjoy as is, on sandwiches and burgers or on salads!
Notes
Pickles will last up to 6 weeks in the fridge.
Nutrition
Calories: 368kcal | Carbohydrates: 88g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 2337mg | Potassium: 193mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 86g | Vitamin A: 64IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 45mg | Iron: 1mg
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