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How To Make Easy Refrigerator Pickles

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Prep Time
10m
Cook Time
5m
Total Time
15m
This easy refrigerator pickles recipe uses a simple brine of apple cider vinegar, water, sugar, and pickling spice to preserve crispy, tangy cucumbers and onions. No canning required - just mix and chill for a delicious homemade pickle that's ready in no time.

Ingredients

Servings: 32
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Steps

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Wash and dry the jars and cucumbers: Wash 2 wide-mouth pint jars and their lids in hot, soapy water. Set them aside to dry. Rinse the cucumbers well under cold water, pat them dry, and then set them on a towel to dry completely.
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Slice the cucumbers and onion, then pack them in the jars: With a sharp knife or a mandoline slicer, slice the cucumbers and onion into slices 1/8- to 1/4-inch thick. Firmly pack the cucumbers and onions into the jars, fitting in as many as you can without smashing the vegetables. Leave 1/2 inch or so of headspace at the top of the jars.
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Make the brine: In a small non-reactive saucepan over medium-high heat, bring the vinegar, water, sugar, salt, and pickling spice up to a simmer. Stir occasionally and continue simmering until the sugar and salt are dissolved.
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Pour the brine over the vegetables: If you have a canning funnel, use it here to make it easier to fill the jars. Carefully pour or ladle the hot brine into each jar, filling the jars until the cucumbers and onions are covered. It's okay if a few small pieces poke out the top.
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Cool and refrigerate for 24 hours: Screw on the lids, then let the jars cool to room temperature (about 1 hour). The cucumbers will start off bright green, but will become darker and more "pickle-colored" as they cool. Place them in the refrigerator. Wait at least 24 hours before eating the pickles in order to let the flavors develop. Enjoy them within 1 month.

Nutrition Facts

  • Calories
    4kcal
    0%
  • Fat
    0g
    0%
  • Saturated Fat
    0g
    0%
  • Carbohydrates
    1g
    0%
  • Fiber
    0g
    0%
  • Sugar
    0g
    0%
  • Protein
    0g
    0%
  • Cholesterol
    0mg
    0%
  • Sodium
    110mg
    5%
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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