Refrigerator Pickles are great to make when you are short on time and don’t want to heat up the house canning in a water bath. These pickles require only slicing vegetables, boiling a brine, and then cooling for 24 hours in the fridge. Check out the recipe on our website for refrigerator pickles using cucumbers or any vegetable you would eat raw.
INGREDIENTS
- 1 pound small cucumbers
- 1 small sweet onion
- 1 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 cup water
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
DIRECTIONS
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Wash and dry the jars. Wash 2 wide-mouth pint jars, lids, and rings in warm soapy water and rinse well. Set aside to dry or dry completely by hand. (Alternatively, run everything through the dishwasher.)
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Prepare the cucumbers and onion. Wash and dry the cucumbers. Thinly slice into 1/4-inch thick rounds. Halve and thinly slice the onion. Toss the cucumbers and onion together in a large bowl to evenly distribute the onion among the pickles.
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Pack the cucumbers and onion into the prepared jars. Pack the vegetables into the 2 jars, leaving a 1/2-inch of space at the top. Pack them in as tightly as you can without smashing.
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Make the brine. Place the vinegar, water, sugar, salt, and mustard seeds in a small saucepan over high heat. Bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve the salt and sugar.
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Add the brine to the jars. Pour the brine over the vegetables, filling each jar to within 1/2 inch of the top. You might not use all the brine. Gently tap the jars against the counter a few times to remove all the air bubbles. Top off with more brine if needed.
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Tightly seal the jars. Place the lids over the jars and screw on the rings until tight.
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Cool the jars, then refrigerate for 24 hours. Let the jars cool to room temperature. Store the pickles in the refrigerator. The pickles will improve with flavor as they age — try to wait at least 24 hours before using.
RECIPE NOTES
Storage: Refrigerator pickles will keep for about 1 month. If they develop any off flavors or smells, or if you notice fermentation, it’s best to just discard the remaining pickles.
Recipe Source: https://www.thekitchn.com/how-to-make-refrigerator-pickles-83971
