Ma's Make-Ahead Freezer Pickles
Ma's Make-Ahead Freezer Pickles balance crisp cucumber slices and tender onion with a bright, sweet-tangy brine. Lightly salted and frozen to set the flavors, they thaw into refreshing, crunchy bites that shine alongside grilled foods or picnic spreads. Serve them at summer gatherings when you want a cool, pleasantly sweet pickle with gentle vinegar zip.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook5 mins
- Serves16
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Ma's Make-Ahead Freezer Pickles, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 26 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 2 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 94 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 61
- Heart Health
- 51
- Metabolic
- 15
- Digestive
- 35
- Inflammatory
- 15
- Performance
- 37
- General Wellness
- 1
Place the cucumbers, onion, and salt in a bowl of water. Refrigerate until the vegetables soften, about 2 hours; then drain.
- 2
Put the sugar and vinegar in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Take off the heat and let cool to room temperature. Pour the liquid over the cucumber mixture. Freeze until solid, 1 to 2 hours.
- Calories 95.46 kcal Low Source 5%
- Protein 0.12 g Low Source 0%
- Carbohydrate 23.62 g 9%
- Total Fat 0.02 g Low Source 0%
- Saturated Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 166.2 mg Moderate 7%
- Dietary Fiber 0.9 g Low Source 3%
- Total Sugars 18.91 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 4.38 mg Low Source 0%
- Iron 0.05 mg Low Source 0%
- Potassium 21.28 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin A 47.38 mcg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin C 22.71 mg Good Source 25%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Sulfites
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Ma's Make Ahead Freezer Pickles is made with 5 ingredients and serves 16. It takes about 15 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Cucumber, Onion, Salt, and Sugar. Each serving provides about 95.46 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Ma's Make-Ahead Freezer Pickles made of?
- The main ingredients are Cucumber, Onion, Salt, Sugar, Vinegar. The full list of 5 is above.
- How long does it take to make Ma's Make-Ahead Freezer Pickles?
- About 15 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 5 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 95.46 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Ma's Make-Ahead Freezer Pickles easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 5 ingredients and 2 steps.
- Is Ma's Make-Ahead Freezer Pickles healthy?
- Ma's Make-Ahead Freezer Pickles has an easyChef Pro health score of 36/100. Per serving, it provides 95.46 calories and 0.12 g of protein, or 0% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 166.2 mg (7% of the Daily Value). It contains Sulfites 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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