Name: Easy Refrigerator Pickles
Total time: 5760 min
Ingredients: 6 cups thinly sliced pickling cucumbers (about 2 pounds); 2 cups thinly sliced onion; 1.5 cups white vinegar; 0.75 cup sugar; 0.75 teaspoon salt; 0.5 teaspoon mustard seeds; 0.5 teaspoon celery seeds; 0.5 teaspoon ground turmeric; 0.5 teaspoon crushed red pepper; 0.25 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced

Easy Refrigerator Pickles

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Don't let your cucumbers go bad or freeze in the fridge. Refrigerator pickles are easy to make, and there's no need for kettle steamers, special jars, and vacuum-tight lids. Make an extra batch to top off grilled burgers, diced for fresh tartar sauce, as the perfect side to a simple sandwich or just a quick, tangy snack. The pickling liquid can be used with other vegetables as well such as beets, onions and carrots depending on the season. Plus, unlike store-bought pickles, these scrumptious homemade pickles are low in sodium.

By Kathleen Kanen

Published on April 26, 2023

Reviewed by Dietitian

Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD

Easy Refrigerator Pickles — Photo: Randy Mayor

Active Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

4 days

Yield:

7 cups

Nutrition Profile:

Dairy-Free Egg-Free Gluten-Free Low Carbohydrate Low Fat Low Sodium Low-Calorie Nut-Free Soy-Free Vegan Vegetarian

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Ingredients

6 cups thinly sliced pickling cucumbers (about 2 pounds)
2 cups thinly sliced onion
1 ½ cups white vinegar
¾ cup sugar
¾ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon mustard seeds
½ teaspoon celery seeds
½ teaspoon ground turmeric
½ teaspoon crushed red pepper
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced

Directions

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.
Combine vinegar, sugar, salt, mustard seeds, celery seeds, turmeric, crushed red pepper, black pepper and garlic 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. Pickles may be stored in the refrigerator for up to one month.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

28	Calories
7g	Carbs

Nutrition Facts
Calories 28
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 7g	3%
Sodium 64mg	3%
Calcium 7mg	1%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.