Easy Refrigerator Pickles

Submitted by ElizabethKnicely

"Refrigerator pickles are easy to make, and there's no need for kettle steamers, special jars, and vacuum-tight lids. Plus, unlike store-bought pickles, these scrumptious homemade pickles are low in sodium. Serve these on sandwiches or as a snack."

 

• Ready In: 96hrs 10mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Yields: 28 1/4 cup servings
• Serves: 28

ingredients

• 6 cups thinly sliced pickling cucumbers (about 2 pounds)
• 2 cups thinly sliced onions
• 1 1⁄2 cups white vinegar
• 3⁄4 cup sugar
• 3⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon mustard seeds
• 1⁄2 teaspoon celery seed
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1⁄2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1⁄4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced

directions

1. Place 3 cups cucumber in a medium glass bowl; top with 1 cup onion. Repeat procedure with the remaining 3 cups cucumber and remaining 1 cup onion.
2. Combine vinegar and remaining ingredients in a small saucepan; stir well. Bring to a boil; cook 1 minute. Pour over cucumber mixture; let cool. Cover and chill at least 4 days.
3. Note: Pickles may be stored in the refrigerator for up to one month.