Description
These Amish Refrigerator Pickles are sweet, tangy, crisp, and refreshing with a flavorful vinegar-sugar brine. Easy to prepare without canning, they make a perfect side, snack, or sandwich topping.
Ingredients
4 cups thinly sliced cucumbers
1 cup thinly sliced onions
1 tablespoon coarse salt
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup white vinegar
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
1/4 teaspoon celery seed
1/4 teaspoon mustard seed
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
Instructions
- Add the sliced cucumbers, sliced onions, and coarse salt to a large mixing bowl. Mix well, cover, and let sit at room temperature for 2 hours.
- Rinse the cucumber and onion mixture thoroughly under cold water. Drain well and press out as much liquid as possible.
- In a separate bowl, stir together the granulated sugar, white vinegar, apple cider vinegar, celery seed, mustard seed, and turmeric until the sugar is completely dissolved.
- Pack the cucumbers and onions into clean jars.
- Pour the vinegar mixture over the vegetables until fully submerged.
- Seal the jars tightly and refrigerate for at least 24 hours before serving.
Notes
Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a spicy variation.
Add thin slices of fresh garlic for extra flavor.
Try mixing cucumbers with thinly sliced bell peppers for added color and crunch.
Store in sealed jars in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.
Keep vegetables fully submerged in the brine for best texture and flavor.
Serve chilled directly from the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Refrigerate
- Cuisine: Amish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 85 kcal
- Sugar: 19 g
- Sodium: 290 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 21 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
