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    Home » Recipes

    Delicious and Easy Refrigerator Pickles

    Published: Apr 14, 2021 · Modified: Jul 14, 2022 by Luay

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    This is the easiest recipe for refrigerator pickles you'll ever need. Prepared in minutes. Homemade and delicious.

    pickled onions, peppers, radish in jars.
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    Who else buys all the produce with great intentions then gets a little lazy and orders in? It doesn’t happen all the time, but there are days when I just can’t be bothered to cook. So I end up turning my produce into refrigerator pickle.

    The great thing about refrigerator pickle? You don’t need a hot water canner!

    Make sure to check out our other preservation recipes here.

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    What should you pickle?

    When pickling, the choices are endless.

    • Radish rounds
    • Sliced onions
    • Cucumbers
    • Giardiniera (cauliflower, peppers, carrots)

    The flavorings can also be endless. Garlic and dill can be added to cucumbers. Hot peppers can be added to radishes. Star anise is a great addition to a mixed pickle.

    Why make your own when you can buy from the store?

    Store bought pickles are packed with sodium, sugar and other preservatives. Making your own allows you to control the level of salt and sugar. You also don't need to add any additional preservatives if making refrigerator pickles at home.

    Pickles in jars.

    Method:

    1. Chop your ingredients and pack them into sterilized jars.
    2. Add your flavorings: garlic, black pepper, pepper flakes, dill, coriander, bay... whatever you fancy really.
    3. Make your brine. In a non reactive pot, add equal parts water and white vinegar (can also use Apple Cider Vinegar, Red Wine Vinegar or even a combination... go nuts).
    4. Add 1 tablespoon of kosher salt per 2 cups of liquid. Add 1 teaspoon sugar per 2 cups of liquid (optional). Heat until dissolved then cool.
    5. Add your brine to your prepared jars, tap to remove air bubbles and then seal and refrigerate.

    You can start enjoying your refrigerator pickles after a day or two.

    Storage

    They will keep in the fridge for up to 2 months. They are not shelf-stable and should always be refrigerated to ensure proper food safety.

    Pickled refrigerator pickle jars

    Easiest Refrigerator Pickles Ever

    If you've never made pickles before, you're in for a treat. This recipe for refrigerator pickles is so easy, you'll be wondering why you haven't discovered it sooner!
    5 from 2 votes
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    Prep Time 30 mins
    Total Time 30 mins
    Course Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack
    Cuisine American, Italian, Mediterranean, Mexican
    Servings 1 Jar
    Calories 50 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • Vegetables of choice - Cucumbers, cauliflower, red onions, carrots, radish
    • Flavorings of choice - Garlic, herbs, spices
    • 1 cup Distilled White Vinegar - Sub: white wine vinegar or Champagne vinegar
    • 1 cup Water - filtered preferred
    • 1 tablespoon Kosher Salt
    • 1 teaspoon White sugar - Optional

    Instructions
     

    • Chop your vegetables and pack them into sterilized jars.
    • Add your flavorings: garlic, black pepper, pepper flakes, dill, coriander, bay... whatever you fancy really.
    • Make your brine. In a non reactive pot, add 1 cup water and 1 cup white vinegar. (Scale up your recipe if you're making a large batch)
    • Add 1 tablespoon of kosher salt. Add 1 tablespoon sugar (optional). Heat until dissolved then cool. (Scale up salt and sugar as necessary depending on volume of liquid used)
    • Add your brine to your prepared jars, tap to remove air bubbles and then seal and refrigerate

    Notes

    You can start enjoying your refrigerator pickles after a day or two. They will keep in the fridge for 2 months.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 50kcal
    Keyword pickled vegetables, pickles, refrigerator pickle
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    Food Safety

    As started, this is a refrigerator pickle recipe. Store in a refrigerator, and not on the counter.

    Did you try this recipe for refrigerator pickles? Let us know what you think! Leave a comment below! And don’t forget to follow us on Facebook and Instagram!

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    Comments

    1. Mariam

      April 22, 2021 at 12:58 pm

      5 stars
      I made this so I didn't have to throw away some veggies that have been in the fridge for a week. Turned out so good. thx.

      Reply
      • Luay

        April 23, 2021 at 10:16 am

        You're welcome! Glad you liked the pickles!

    2. Andrea Williams

      July 28, 2021 at 2:58 pm

      How much of a difference does the sugar make? I see it says it's optional. I try to avoid sugar, but i thought the bacteria needed the sugar in order to ferment??

      Reply
      • Luay

        July 28, 2021 at 3:00 pm

        This isn't a ferment, it's a pickle. Ferments are made with a brine (water+salt).

    3. Ildiko Sherman

      March 11, 2023 at 11:01 am

      Do you recommend any particular brand of kosher salt?

      Reply
      • Luay

        March 11, 2023 at 12:44 pm

        No, not really. Kosher salt, pickling salt or even sea salt work fine. I would just avoid table salt.

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