Are you looking for a sweet and tangy treat to add some zip to your meals? Freezer pickles are a delightful and easy-to-make snack that can be enjoyed all year round. These pickles are made with fresh cucumbers that are sliced and soaked in a sweet and tangy vinegar solution before being frozen. The result is a crunchy, flavorful pickle that is perfect for adding a pop of flavor to sandwiches, salads, and more. With a variety of recipes available, you're sure to find the perfect one to suit your taste. So grab some cucumbers and get ready to make some sweet n tangy freezer pickles!
Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!
EMERIL'S HOMEMADE SWEET AND SPICY PICKLES
NOTE: When selecting cucumbers for pickling, there are a few things to remember. For crisp pickles, choose ripe, pickling cucumbers, which are shorter and chunkier than regular eating cucumbers, which tend to be longer and smoother. Ripe pickling cucumbers are darker green, firm, and not "bloated." They should have plenty of spiny bumps on the outer surface. Overripe cucumbers make mushy pickles. They tend to have yellow or white streaks or spots and their surfaces are smoother. Choose pickles that have not been coated in wax, as the pickling brine cannot penetrate through the wax. The fresher the cucumbers, the crisper the pickles will be. For best results, try picking your own cucumbers from a local farm or farmers' market.
Provided by Food Network
Categories side-dish
Time P14DT2h55m
Yield 4 pints
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Place cucumbers, onions, pickling salt, and water in a large, non-reactive bowl. Cover and allow cucumbers to soak for 2 hours. Drain the water from the onions and cucumbers through a colander and rinse well for 5 minutes. Drain well and set aside.
- Combine the vinegars, sugar, mustard seeds, turmeric, cloves, garlic, and peppers in a medium saucepan over high heat. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium and add the cucumbers and onions. Bring to a simmer and remove the saucepan from the heat.
- Fill each of the hot sterilized pint-size preserving jars with the pickle mixture, dividing them evenly, and enough of the liquid to come within 1/2-inch of the top. Add 1/2 teaspoon of Natural Pickle Crisp to each jar, if desired. With a clean damp towel, wipe the rim and fit with a hot lid. Screw on the metal ring just until the point of resistance is met. Process the jars in a hot-water bath for 15 minutes.
- Using tongs, remove the jars, place on a towel, and let cool. Test the seals by allowing the jars to stand at room temperature overnight or until the lids pop. Tighten the rings and store in a cool dry place. Let the pickles age for at least 2 weeks before using.
SWEET N TANGY FREEZER PICKLES
Crunchy sweet-sour pickles. A batch of these puckery slices can keep in the freezer up to one year, but they never last that long around here.
Provided by barefootmommawv
Categories < 15 Mins
Time 15m
Yield 32 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large container, combine cucumbers, onions, green and red peppers and 2 tablespoons salt. Cover with ice, mix well. Refrigerate for 8 hours. Drain, rinse and drain again.
- In a sauce pan, combine sugar, vinegar, celery seed, pickling spice and remaining 1 tablespoon salt. Bring to a boil, cook and stir for 1 minute. Spoon over cucumber mixture and mix. Spoon into jars or freezer containers, dividing remaining juices into containers. Cool.
- Top with lids. Cover and freeze up to 1 year. Thaw at room temperature for 4 hours before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 58.1, Fat 0.1, Sodium 655.8, Carbohydrate 14.4, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 13.3, Protein 0.3
EASY FREEZER SWEET PICKLES
I got this recipe from my mother-in-law, she has used it for 30 years and I will probably use it for 30 more!
Provided by Missyvixen1217
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 3h
Yield 2-3 Quarts
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Mix Cucumbers and Onions together and sprinkle with salt, mix well and let stand 2-3 hours.
- Rinse and drain well.
- Mix Vinegar and Sugar till sugar is dissolved.
- Put cucumbers and onions in freezer containers or freezer bags, pour vinegar/sugar mixture over cukes and onions (I only fill mine half full to leave room for expansion during freezing).
- Freeze 3 weeks before eating, the longer you let them sit the sweeter the pickles.
- Thaw in refrigerator or in cold water.
SWEET 'N' TANGY FREEZER PICKLES
Now you can have all the goodness of crunchy sweet-sour pickles without going to the trouble of canning them. Even though these puckery slices can be stored in the freezer, they don't last long at my house. -Jean Vance, Charlotte, North Carolina
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 25m
Yield 32 servings (1/4 cup each)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a large glass or stainless steel bowl, toss vegetables with 2 tablespoons salt. Cover with crushed ice and mix well. Refrigerate, covered, 8 hours. Drain and rinse; drain well. Return to bowl., In a saucepan, combine sugar, vinegar, celery seed and remaining salt. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 1 minute. Pour over cucumber mixture; stir to combine., Transfer to freezer containers or canning jars, leaving 1-in. headspace; cool completely. Freeze, covered, up to 6 weeks., Thaw in refrigerator before serving. Store thawed pickles in the refrigerator up to 2 weeks.
Nutrition Facts :
SWEET 'N' TANGY FREEZER PICKLES
Now you can have all the goodness of crunchy sweet-sour pickles without going to the trouble of canning them. A batch of these puckery slices can keep in the freezer for up to 6 weeks--but they never last that long at my house! 151 Jean Vance Charlotte, North Carolina
Provided by Allrecipes Member
Time 15m
Yield 32
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a large container, combine cucumbers, onions, green pepper and 2 tablespoons salt. Cover with crushed ice; mix well. Refrigerate for 8 hours. Drain; rinse and drain again.
- In a saucepan, combine the sugar, vinegar, celery seed and remaining salt. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1 minute. Spoon over cucumber mixture. Pour into jars or freezer containers. Cool.
- Top with lids. Cover and freeze for up to 6 weeks. Thaw at room temperature for 4 hours before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 58.7 calories, Carbohydrate 14.8 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 0.4 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, Sodium 548.8 mg, Sugar 13.5 g
SWEET 'N' TANGY FREEZER PICKLES
Now you can have all the goodness of crunchy sweet-sour pickles without going to the trouble of canning them. A batch of these puckery slices can keep in the freezer for up to 6 weeks--but they never last that long at my house! 151 Jean Vance Charlotte, North Carolina
Provided by Allrecipes Member
Time 15m
Yield 32
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a large container, combine cucumbers, onions, green pepper and 2 tablespoons salt. Cover with crushed ice; mix well. Refrigerate for 8 hours. Drain; rinse and drain again.
- In a saucepan, combine the sugar, vinegar, celery seed and remaining salt. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1 minute. Spoon over cucumber mixture. Pour into jars or freezer containers. Cool.
- Top with lids. Cover and freeze for up to 6 weeks. Thaw at room temperature for 4 hours before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 58.7 calories, Carbohydrate 14.8 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 0.4 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, Sodium 548.8 mg, Sugar 13.5 g
Tips:
- Choose fresh, firm cucumbers for the best results.
- Slice the cucumbers thinly and evenly for consistent pickling.
- Use a clean glass jar with a tight-fitting lid to store the pickles.
- Make sure the brine completely covers the cucumbers in the jar.
- Store the pickles in a cool, dark place for at least 2 weeks before eating.
- Enjoy the pickles as a snack, side dish, or condiment.
Conclusion:
Sweet n' Tangy Freezer Pickles are a delicious and refreshing treat that can be enjoyed year-round. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can make your own pickles at home that are sure to please everyone. So next time you're craving a crunchy, tangy snack, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!
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