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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
Ma's Make-Ahead Freezer Pickles
  1. 1

    Place the cucumbers, onion, and salt in a bowl of water. Refrigerate until the vegetables soften, about 2 hours; then drain.

  2. 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.