Refrigerator Pickles

Name: Refrigerator Pickles
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 24 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1.5 tsp Celery Seed; 6 whole Cucumber; 2 whole Green Bell Pepper; 2 tsp Mustard Seeds; 2 whole Onion; 2 whole Red Bell Pepper; 0.33 cup Salt; 5 cups Sugar; 3 cups White Vinegar

Side Dish 🥗Snack 🍿 American Low-Sodium Heart-Healthy ❤️Gluten-Free Vegetarian 🥦Vegan 🌱Plant-Based 🌻Halal 🕌Kosher ✡️Pescatarian 🐟

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

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.