When life hands you an abundance of cucumbers, transform them into a delectable treat with refrigerator sweet dill pickles, the perfect balance of sweet and tangy flavors. These sliced, spiced, and iced pickles are a refreshing and versatile addition to any meal, serving as a crisp accompaniment to sandwiches, salads, and charcuterie boards. With minimal effort and a little patience, you can create a homemade pickle that will be the envy of your friends and family.
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SPICY REFRIGERATOR DILL PICKLES
This is a wonderful, spicy dill pickle with a nice hint of sweetness. Plan to at least double the amount of crushed red pepper if you like it REALLY spicy...YUM!
Provided by FAIRYFAHRENHOLZ
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Canning and Preserving Recipes Pickled
Time P10DT2h15m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the cucumbers, water, vinegar, chopped dill, sugar, garlic, salt, pickling spice, dill seed, and red pepper flakes. Stir, and let stand at room temperature for 2 hours, until the sugar and salt dissolve.
- Remove the cucumbers to three 1 1/2 pint wide mouth jars, placing 4 cucumbers into each jar. Ladle in the liquid from the bowl to cover. Place a sprig of fresh dill into each jar, and seal with lids. Refrigerate for 10 days before eating. Use within 1 month.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 69.7 calories, Carbohydrate 16.9 g, Fat 0.3 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 1.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 728.1 mg, Sugar 11.7 g
SWEET DILL PICKLES
These pickles soaked in a sugar mixture taste just like candy! They take some time to make, but are a sweet treat.
Provided by SUSANNAH
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Canning and Preserving Recipes Pickled
Time 14h35m
Yield 64
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Drain pickles and slice into 1/4 inch pieces. Place in a medium bowl with 2 cups sugar. Stir, cover and allow to stand at room temperature 6 to 8 hours, or overnight.
- In a medium saucepan, mix together the remaining sugar, vinegar, water and pickling spice. Bring to a boil. Pour over the pickles. Allow the mixture to stand at room temperature 6 to 8 hours, or overnight.
- Transfer the pickles to sterile jars and store in the refrigerator. Serve chilled.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 53.6 calories, Carbohydrate 13.7 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 0.2 g, Sodium 359 mg, Sugar 12.8 g
SWEET DILL REFRIGERATOR PICKLES
Dill and cucumbers are natural companions in a number of dishes. I turn to this recipe every summer when my garden is in full bloom. My family can hardly wait to eat these pickles.-Kay Curtis, Guthrie, Oklahoma
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 30m
Yield 3-1/2 quarts.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a saucepan, combine sugar, vinegar, water and salt. Bring to a boil and boil 1 minute. In a large nonmetallic container, combine cucumbers, onion and dill. Pour dressing over; cool. Cover and refrigerate at least 3 days before serving. Stir occasionally.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 32 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 506mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.
Tips:
- Choose fresh, firm cucumbers for the best results.
- Use a sharp knife to thinly slice the cucumbers. This will help them absorb the pickling liquid more evenly.
- In a large bowl or jar, combine the sliced cucumbers, vinegar, sugar, salt, dill seeds, mustard seeds, and red pepper flakes. Make sure the cucumbers are completely submerged in the liquid.
- Cover the bowl or jar and refrigerate for at least 24 hours, or up to 2 weeks. The longer the pickles stay in the refrigerator, the more flavorful they will become.
- Serve the pickles chilled, either as a snack or as a side dish.
- To make a spicy version of these pickles, add an extra 1/2 teaspoon of red pepper flakes.
Conclusion:
Sliced Spiced and Iced Refrigerator Sweet Dill Pickles are a delicious and refreshing snack or side dish that is perfect for any occasion. They are easy to make and can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy snack, reach for a jar of these pickles. You won't be disappointed!
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