Best 7 Grandmas Homemade Mustard Pickles Recipes

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When it comes to pickles, there's something special about grandma's homemade mustard pickles. With a perfect balance of tangy, sweet, and spicy flavors, these pickles are a delightful treat that can elevate any meal. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy side dish or a flavorful addition to your next sandwich or wrap, grandma's homemade mustard pickles are sure to satisfy your taste buds. In this article, we'll share the secrets behind creating the perfect batch of these pickles, from selecting the right ingredients to mastering the art of pickling. So gather your ingredients, prepare your jars, and let's embark on a culinary journey to create a timeless classic!

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

HOW TO MAKE MUSTARD PICKLES - GREAT-GRANDMA'S RECIPE



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This old-fashioned mustard pickle recipe is straight from Great-Grandma's kitchen and is delicious on sandwiches, hot dogs, hamburgers and in salads. A must make when the summer bounty is on!

Provided by Melissa Norris

Categories     Condiment

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 cups washed and diced pickling cucumbers
2 cups diced onion
1 cup canning/pickling salt
8 cups water (or enough to cover the cucumbers and onions for the salt water soak)
4 cups vinegar (you can use apple cider or white vinegar but make sure it's 5% acidity)
4 Tablespoons sugar (You can increase to 1 cup sugar if you prefer a sweeter flavor)
2 Tablespoons ClearJel® (optional, but produces a thicker relish)
6 Tablespoons dry mustard
2 Tablespoons dry turmeric
2 teaspoons celery salt (you can use regular salt, but the celery salt adds to the flavor)
½ cup water

Steps:

  • Place cucumbers and onions in a large stainless steel or glass bowl.
  • Mix 1 cup of pickling/canning salt with 8 cups of cold water (double this as needed if doing a larger batch of pickles). Pour over top of cucumbers and onions, add more cold water if necessary to cover the tops of the cucumbers. Use a clean plate and place on top of the cucumbers to keep them under the surface of the ice salt water.
  • Fill a pint sized Mason jar with water (use a lid) and set it on top of the plate to act as a weight. Let soak for 1 to 2 hours on the counter or put the bowl in the fridge overnight or for 12 hours.
  • After soaking cucumbers and onions, pour out salt water and rinse thoroughly with cold water and allow cucumbers to drain.
  • Prepare water bath canner and begin warming the water.
  • In a large stainless steel pot, combine sugar, dry mustard and turmeric, celery salt, and ClearJel®, then pour in a ½ cup of water, whisking until combined and smooth. Pour in vinegar and bring to a full boil while stirring.
  • Once it's reached a full boil, lower heat to a simmer and stir until it thickens up, then add the cucumbers and the onions and bring to a boil. When it reaches a boil with the vegetables added, keep at a low boil and cook for 5 minutes, stir as needed.
  • In jars just washed in hot soapy water and rinsed, pack the relish/pickle mixture to a ½ inch headspace. Remove air bubbles and add more product if needed to keep the ½ inch headspace. Clean the rim, put on lid and bands, and screw down to finger tip tight. Place filled jar into your water bath canner. Make sure at least 1 inch of water covers the top of the jars.
  • Bring water to a full boil, once water is boiling, process pints for 10 minutes.
  • Turn off heat, remove lid, and let jars sit in canner for 5 minutes. Then remove from canner and let cool and seal on a folded towel.

GRANDMOTHER'S MUSTARD PICKLES



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My grandmother used to make these many years ago and all of us looked forward to dinner at her home where she would serve them. She is now 98 years old and it is up to her grand daughters to make them for her.

Provided by SWIZZLESTICKS

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Canning and Preserving Recipes     Pickled

Time 1h30m

Yield 40

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 pounds small pickling cucumbers, cut into slices or chunks
8 cups pearl onions, peeled
1 head cauliflower, broken into florets
4 red bell peppers, seeded and chopped
1 cup coarse salt
2 cups water
1 cup all-purpose flour
6 tablespoons dry mustard powder
1 ½ cups white sugar
1 tablespoon ground dried turmeric
8 cups apple cider vinegar

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the cucumbers, onions, cauliflower and bell pepper. Stir together the salt and water; pour over the vegetables. Cover, and let stand overnight at room temperature.
  • Sterilize 5 (1 quart) jars with lids and rings. Keep in a hot water bath until needed.
  • Transfer the vegetables and brine to a large pot and set over medium heat. Bring just to a simmer, but remove from the heat before they come to a boil. Pour into a colander and drain thoroughly.
  • Dry out the large pot and stir together the flour, mustard powder, sugar and turmeric in it. Stir in just enough apple cider vinegar to make a smooth paste, then stir in the remaining vinegar. Bring to a boil, stirring frequently, and boil until thick and creamy, 10 to 15 minutes. Add the vegetables and simmer over medium heat until vegetables are tender but not overcooked, 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Pack into hot 1 quart jars, filling to 1/2 inch of the rim. Seal with lids and rings. Process in a bath of simmering water for 10 minutes, then cool to room temperature. Refrigerate any jars that do not seal properly and consume within two weeks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 93.1 calories, Carbohydrate 18.8 g, Fat 0.6 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 1.8 g, Sodium 2292.3 mg, Sugar 10.3 g

GRANDMA MA'S FRENCH PICKLES



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Provided by Nancy Fuller

Time 2h20m

Yield 3 quarts

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 small Kirby cucumbers, cut into spears
1 large garden cucumber, cut into 1/2¿inch thick disks
1 red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
1/2 head cauliflower, chopped into 1-inch pieces
1 cup pearl onions
2 cups white vinegar
1 cup sugar
2 tablespoons yellow mustard seeds
1 tablespoon celery seeds

Steps:

  • Mix the Kirby cucumbers, garden cucumber, bell pepper, cauliflower and pearl onions in a large glass jar with a lid.
  • Put the vinegar, 1 cup water, the sugar, mustard seeds and celery seeds in large pot. Bring to a boil over high heat, and then use a funnel to pour the pickling over the vegetables to cover completely. Let cool to room temperature, then cover tightly and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
  • The pickles will keep, refrigerated, up to 2 weeks.

GRANDMA'S DILL PICKLES



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This treasured dill pickle recipe is like an old friend. These crispy spears have a slightly salty, tart flavor with a good balance of dill, garlic and peppers. -Betty Sitzman, Wray, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h5m

Yield 9 quarts.

Number Of Ingredients 7

11 cups water
5 cups white vinegar
1 cup canning salt
12 pounds pickling cucumbers, quartered or halved lengthwise
9 dill sprigs or heads
18 garlic cloves
18 dried hot chilies

Steps:

  • In a stockpot, bring water, vinegar and salt to a boil; boil 10 minutes. Pack cucumbers into nine hot quart jars within 1/2 in. of top. Place one dill head, two garlic cloves and two peppers in each jar. , Carefully ladle hot mixture into jars, leaving 1/2-in. headspace. . Remove air bubbles and adjust headspace, if necessary, by adding hot mixture. Wipe rims. Center lids on jars; screw on bands until fingertip tight. , Place jars into canner with simmering water, ensuring that they are completely covered with water. Bring to a boil; process for 15 minutes. Remove jars and cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 4 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 727mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

DELICIOUS GOLDEN MUSTARD PICKLES



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These are the best mustard pickles that you will ever have...if you love mustard pickles, and have some time, these are well-worth the time and effort to prepare, once you make these a few times, you will probably do them with your eyes closed!...a definate must-make! Note: plan ahead, the blanched veggies have to sit for 12 hours.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Low Protein

Time P2D

Yield 20 cups

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 large cauliflower
14 cups sliced pickling cucumbers
6 cups diced onions
1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1/2 cup pickling salt
5 cups white vinegar
4 cups granulated sugar
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup mustard powder
2 tablespoons turmeric powder

Steps:

  • Trim the core off of cauliflower; cut into bite-size florets to make 8 cups.
  • Place in a large stockpot, along with cucumbers, onions, red and green peppers.
  • Sprinkle with 1/2 cup pickling salt; cover with cold water.
  • Set aside in cool spot (do not refrigerate) for 12 hours.
  • Return the pot to element; bring veggie mixture just to a boil, over med-high heat; drain in large colander, discarding brine.
  • Set the veggies aside.
  • Rinse the pot.
  • Add 4 cups of vinegar; bring to boil over medium heat.
  • Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk together, sugar, flour, mustard and tumeric powder; whisk in 1 cup water, and remaining vinegar to make a smooth paste.
  • Whisk into hot vinegar, and bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer, stirring constantly until smooth and thickened (amout 3 minutes).
  • Add the veggies, stir to coat.
  • Bring to a boil, stirring gently.
  • Ladle into 2-cup hot canning jars, leaving 1/2-inch head space.
  • Cover with warm discs; screw on bands fingertip tight.
  • Process in boiling water canner for 10 minutes.
  • Remove, and let cool on rack.

GRANDMA'S HOMEMADE MUSTARD PICKLES



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This is Beverly's recipe for homemade mustard pickles.

Provided by Dylan Terry

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Canning and Preserving Recipes     Pickled

Time P1DT55m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 12

8 large cucumbers, sliced
4 large Spanish onions, sliced
½ cup cauliflower florets
½ cup salt
2 ¼ cups vinegar
½ cup water
3 cups white sugar
½ cup all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons ground mustard
1 teaspoon ground ginger
¾ teaspoon ground turmeric
1 tablespoon celery seed

Steps:

  • Layer cucumbers, onions, and cauliflower in a large bowl, sprinkling salt on each layer. Cover with a towel and let sit until a decent amount of liquid had been drawn out of the vegetables, about 12 hours. Rinse vegetables and dry well.
  • Combine vinegar and water in a medium pot; bring to a boil. Slowly add sugar, flour, mustard, ginger, and turmeric, stirring constantly. Boil for 5 minutes, then add vegetables and celery seed. Boil for another 5 minutes, no more.
  • Meanwhile, inspect 6 pint-sized jars for cracks and rings for rust, discarding any defective ones. Immerse in simmering water until vegetables are is ready. Wash new, unused lids and rings in warm soapy water.
  • Add vegetables and liquid to hot, sterilized jars, filling to within 1/2 inch of the top. Run a clean knife or thin spatula around the insides of the jars to remove any air bubbles. Wipe rims with a moist paper towel to remove any residue. Top with lids and screw rings on tightly.
  • Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with water. Bring to a boil and lower jars 2 inches apart into the boiling water using a holder. Pour in more boiling water to cover jars by at least 1 inch. Bring to a rolling boil, cover, and process for 5 minutes.
  • Remove the jars from the stockpot and let rest, several inches apart, for 12 to 24 hours. Press the center of each lid with a finger to ensure the lid does not move up or down. Remove the rings for storage and store in a cool, dark area.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 138.9 calories, Carbohydrate 33.3 g, Fat 0.6 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 1.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 1950.2 mg, Sugar 27.7 g

GRANDMA'S DILL PICKLES



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Make and share this Grandma's Dill Pickles recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Surrealdream

Categories     < 4 Hours

Time 2h25m

Yield 7 quarts, 7 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

17 -18 lbs pickling cucumbers (3-5-inch Long)
1 1/2 cups pickling salt
32 cups water
6 cups vinegar
3/4 cup pickling salt
1/4 cup sugar
9 cups water
2 tablespoons whole mixed pickling spices
2 tablespoons alum
14 teaspoons mustard seeds
17 garlic cloves
21 heads fresh dill

Steps:

  • Wash cucumbers using cloth and cold water.
  • Drain, Place in large crock or pot.
  • Mix 1 1/2 cups salt and 32 cups water to make 5% brine. If you need to, mix more in same proportions to cover cucumbers.
  • Poor brine over cucumbers and let stand 24hrs, then drain.
  • Wash and sterilize jars and lids. Keep jars in boiling hot water untill ready to use. Keep lids with seals in simmering (NOT BOILING)water untill ready to use.
  • Combine Vinegar, 3/4 cups salt, sugar, and 9 cups water.
  • Tie mixed pickeling spices in cheese cloth and add to vinegar, sugar, salt and water.
  • Heat to boiling then discard cheese cloth.
  • Pack cucumbers in clean HOT jars.
  • Add 2 teaspoons mustard seed, alum, 1-2 garlic cloves, 3 heads dill or 1 tabelspoon dill seed to each jar.
  • Cover with boiling water, filling jars 1/2" from top.
  • Put seals and lids on, process in a canner. If you don't have a canner, you can cover the jars with BOILING water and place in your oven at 200F for about 20 minutes. The jars and liquid need to be hot in order for it to seal.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 261.2, Fat 2.7, SaturatedFat 0.5, Sodium 36447.1, Carbohydrate 50.8, Fiber 6.2, Sugar 26, Protein 8.7

Tips:

  • To make the perfect mustard pickles, it's essential to use fresh, high-quality ingredients. Choose firm and crisp cucumbers, and make sure the mustard seeds are fresh and pungent.
  • Use a variety of mustard seeds to create a complex flavor profile. Yellow mustard seeds have a mild flavor, brown mustard seeds have a sharp, pungent flavor, and black mustard seeds have a very strong, spicy flavor.
  • Be patient! Mustard pickles take time to develop their full flavor. Allow them to age for at least two weeks before enjoying.
  • Store mustard pickles in a cool, dark place. They will keep for several months, but their flavor will continue to develop over time.

Conclusion:

Mustard pickles are a delicious and versatile condiment that can be enjoyed in a variety of ways. They are perfect for adding a pop of flavor to sandwiches, burgers, and hot dogs. They can also be used as a dipping sauce for vegetables, or as a relish for grilled meats. No matter how you choose to enjoy them, mustard pickles are sure to be a hit.

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