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Homemade Freezer Pickles Recipe

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  • Author: Ezabella
  • Total Time: 1 day, 1 hour, 10 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This Homemade Freezer Pickles recipe offers a quick and easy way to enjoy crunchy, tangy pickles without traditional canning. Sliced cucumbers, onions, and optional green peppers are salted, drained, and combined with a tangy sweet vinegar brine flavored with mustard and celery seeds. After refrigerating for one day, the pickles are frozen for long-term storage and can be thawed to enjoy a deliciously refreshing snack or condiment.

Ingredients

Vegetables

  • 7 cups thinly sliced pickling cucumbers (approximately 4 medium-sized cucumbers)
  • 2 – 3 yellow or sweet onions, peeled and thinly sliced
  • 1 – 2 green bell peppers, seeded and thinly sliced (optional)

Pickling Mix

  • 2 tablespoons kosher salt
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon mustard seed
  • 1 tablespoon celery seed

Instructions

  1. Salt and Drain Vegetables: In a large non-reactive mixing bowl, add the sliced cucumbers, onions, and green peppers if using. Sprinkle with kosher salt and stir to combine. Let the mixture sit for 1 hour to draw out excess moisture. Afterward, transfer the mixture to a colander, drain, and rinse under cold water to remove excess salt.
  2. Prepare the Mixing Bowl: Wipe out the same mixing bowl thoroughly and then add the drained and rinsed vegetable mixture back into it.
  3. Make the Brine: In a separate small mixing bowl, combine the granulated sugar, apple cider vinegar, mustard seed, and celery seed. Stir well until the sugar begins to dissolve. If the sugar is not dissolving easily, heat the mixture in a microwave-safe bowl in the microwave for about 30 seconds, then stir until fully dissolved.
  4. Combine and Refrigerate: Pour the prepared brine over the vegetable mixture in the large bowl and stir to fully incorporate. Cover the bowl tightly with a lid or plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 full day to allow flavors to meld.
  5. Freeze for Storage: After refrigerated marinating, transfer the pickles into freezer-safe containers. Seal tightly and freeze for up to 6 months.
  6. Serving Instructions: When ready to enjoy, thaw the pickles in the refrigerator overnight. Once thawed, consume within 2 weeks. Use these freezer pickles as a crunchy snack or as a flavorful topping on burgers, hot dogs, sandwiches, or any dish you prefer.

Notes

  • The optional green bell peppers add a nice sweetness and crunch but can be omitted based on preference.
  • Use kosher salt as it does not contain additives that might cloud the brine.
  • Thaw the pickles slowly in the refrigerator to maintain the best texture.
  • Pickles are best eaten within two weeks after thawing for optimal flavor and freshness.
  • If you prefer, you can adjust the sugar to your taste, but keep in mind it balances the acidity and saltiness.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour (salting and draining time) plus 1 day refrigeration
  • Category: Condiment
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://kitchenloving.com/homemade-freezer-pickles-recipe/