Refrigerator Pickles
Refrigerator Pickles balance crisp cucumbers with onions and bell peppers in a bright, sweet-tangy brine. The mustard and celery seeds lend gentle spice and classic deli flavor, making these pickles refreshing and crunchy. Serve them piled onto sandwiches, alongside grilled meats, or as a snappy snack straight from the jar.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves24
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Refrigerator Pickles, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 29 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 13 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 68
- Heart Health
- 59
- Metabolic
- 30
- Digestive
- 37
- Inflammatory
- 21
- Performance
- 41
- General Wellness
- 1
Put the cucumbers, onions, bell peppers, and salt into a large container, then cover them with ice cubes.
- 2
Leave the container at room temperature for 3 hours.
- 3
Drain off the brine and squeeze out any extra moisture.
- 4
In a large saucepan, combine the sugar, vinegar, mustard seeds, and celery seeds; bring to a boil and cook for 3 minutes.
- 5
Pour the hot mixture over the cucumber mixture.
- 6
Let it cool for about 30 minutes.
- 7
Divide the cucumber mixture among jars, put on the lids, and store in the refrigerator.
- Calories 226.36 kcal Moderate 11%
- Protein 1.57 g Low Source 3%
- Carbohydrate 53.03 g 19%
- Total Fat 1.66 g Low Source 2%
- Saturated Fat 0.23 g Low Source 1%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.23 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 175.55 mg Moderate 8%
- Dietary Fiber 3.5 g Moderate 13%
- Total Sugars 44.4 g --
- Added Sugars 0.11 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 23.57 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 0.75 mg Low Source 4%
- Potassium 255.7 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin A 63.02 mcg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin C 33.35 mg Good Source 37%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Mustard
- Celery
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Refrigerator Pickles is made with 9 ingredients and serves 24. It takes about 40 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Celery Seed, Cucumber, Green Bell Pepper, and Mustard Seeds. Each serving provides about 226.36 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Refrigerator Pickles made of?
- The main ingredients are Celery Seed, Cucumber, Green Bell Pepper, Mustard Seeds, Onion. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Refrigerator Pickles?
- About 40 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 226.36 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Refrigerator Pickles easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Refrigerator Pickles healthy?
- Refrigerator Pickles has an easyChef Pro health score of 40/100. Per serving, it provides 226.36 calories and 1.57 g of protein, or 3% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 175.55 mg (8% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Mustard, Celery and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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