Freezer Pickles With Peppers

Submitted by Dancer

"I made this for the first time last year, they turned out great, going to double the batch this year."

 

• Ready In: 25mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Yields: 5-6 pints

ingredients

• 5 lbs pickling cucumbers (3" to 5" long)
• 8 cups cold water
• 1 tablespoon pickling salt
• 2 cups thawed frozen pearl onions
• 2 medium sweet green peppers or 2 medium red peppers, cut 1 inch pieces
• 1 cup sliced celery
• 3 cups sugar
• 1 tablespoon mustard seeds
• 2 cups apple cider or 2 cups apple cider vinegar

directions

1. Wash cucumbers.
2. Slice 1/16-inch off the blossom end.
3. Cut cucumbers into 1-inch cubes.
4. Measure 12 cups.
5. In a large bowl, combine cucumbers, water and pickling salt, mix well.
6. Cover and let stand 30 minutes.
7. Drain and rinse well.
8. In an 8 to 10-quart saucepot, combine cucumbers, onions and remaining ingredients.
9. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally.
10. Boil 5 minutes.
11. Immediately fill freezer containers with mixture, leaving 1/2-inch head space.
12. Wipe container rims and seal.
13. Cool completely before placing in freezer.
14. Pickles can be stored in freezer up to 6 months.