Best 5 Three Hour Refrigerator Pickles Recipes

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Are you seeking a quick and easy method to delight your taste buds with the delectable flavor of homemade pickles? Three-Hour Refrigerator Pickles present an ideal solution, offering a faster and more convenient alternative to traditional pickling methods. This article unveils the secrets to creating these mouthwatering pickles in just three hours, using simple ingredients and straightforward techniques. Discover the perfect complement to burgers, sandwiches, salads, or as a standalone snack.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

THREE-HOUR REFRIGERATOR PICKLES



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I can't wait for my husband to get our garden ready each year. Cucumber seeds are the first to be planted. My grandchildren love to help me make these pickles and proudly carry a big jar home.-Sandra Jones, Troy, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 15m

Yield 2-1/2 quarts.

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 pounds cucumbers
4 medium onions
4 cups sugar
4 cups white vinegar
1/2 cup salt
1-1/2 teaspoons ground turmeric
1 teaspoon celery salt
1 teaspoon mustard seed

Steps:

  • Slice the cucumbers 1/4 in. thick. Slice onions 1/8 in. thick. Place both in a large nonmetallic bowl. Combine the remaining ingredients; pour over cucumber mixture. Stir well for 5 minutes. Cover and refrigerate 3 hours before serving. Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 months, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 92 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 1455mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (20g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

EASY REFRIGERATOR PICKLES



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Customize these easy refrigerator pickles to any flavor you like, from classic dill pickles to garlic or spicy! With just 5 minutes of hands-on work, you'll never run out of juicy pickles again.

Provided by Sarah Bond

Categories     Dips, Sauces, and Salsas

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 pickling cucumbers (can sub 1 English cucumber, see notes)
1 cup water (236 mL)
1 tsp non iodized salt
1 cup apple cider vinegar (can sub white vinegar, 236 mL)
10 sprigs fresh dill (about 2 tsp when chopped)
4 cloves garlic (crushed)
1 bay leaf
1 tsp whole black peppercorns
Pinch crushed red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • Prep: Cut cucumber into spears or rounds. Add your chosen optional flavors to a lidded non-reactive container (like a glass jar or ceramic vessel - I used a 32-oz mason jar), then pack in cucumber.
  • Liquid: Heat water in either a kettle, the microwave, or on the stove until steaming hot. Stir in salt until dissolved. Stir in vinegar.
  • Combine: Pour vinegar mixture over cucumbers so that they are covered (you may not need all of the liquid). Let cool to room temperature, then seal shut and transfer to the refrigerator. (Let pickle for at least 1 hour before digging in, optimally 24 hours.)

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 cup chopped pickle, Calories 17 kcal, Carbohydrate 3.7 g, Protein 0.9 g, Fat 0.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 1251 mg, Fiber 1.6 g, Sugar 1.9 g

EASY REFRIGERATOR PICKLES



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This easy refrigerator pickles recipe is a great way to use cucumbers and onions from the garden. Here in Upstate New York, we have an abundance of cucumbers. -Catherine Seibold, Elma, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 20m

Yield 6 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 cups thinly sliced cucumbers
2 cups thinly sliced onions
1-1/2 cups sugar
1-1/2 cups cider vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon mustard seed
1/2 teaspoon celery seed
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves

Steps:

  • Place cucumbers and onions in a large bowl; set aside. Combine remaining ingredients in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Cook and stir just until the sugar is dissolved. Pour over cucumber mixture; cool. Cover tightly and refrigerate for at least 24 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 35 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 175mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

REFRIGERATOR PICKLES



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This recipe was given to me by my late mother-in-law and makes use of the abundant summertime supply of cucumbers. A neighbor recently presented me with four five gallon buckets of cucumbers from his garden and I made pickles for the whole neighborhood. They will also stay fresh in the refrigerator for 2 1/2 to 3 weeks.

Provided by GARYR

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

Time 1h15m

Yield 40

Number Of Ingredients 7

7 cups cucumbers, peeled and thinly sliced
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups white sugar
1 cup diced red onion
1 cup chopped green bell pepper
1 cup cider vinegar
1 teaspoon celery seed

Steps:

  • Mix the cucumbers and salt and let sit for one hour. Do not drain mixture and follow by adding the sugar, onions, bell pepper, cider vinegar and celery seed. Mix well, cover and refrigerate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 45.3 calories, Carbohydrate 11.2 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 0.2 g, Sodium 59.3 mg, Sugar 10.3 g

NO BOIL QUICK REFRIGERATOR PICKLES



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A easy recipe from Taste of home that can be made without boiling or sterilizing jars. Also really good.

Provided by tuttifrutti1

Categories     Vegetable

Time P1DT20m

Yield 5-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups sugar
1 cup vinegar
1 tablespoon salt
1 teaspoon celery seed
1 teaspoon dill seed
1 cup onion, slice
8 cups cucumbers, sliced, not peeled
1 cup onion, sliced

Steps:

  • 1. Stir sugar and vinegar until dissolved.
  • 2. Add salt, celery seed and dill seed to above mixture and stir well.
  • Pour over the cucumbers and onions. Stir and push under liquid, Let stand for 24 hours (Liquid will seem very little but as the mixture sits it will almost cover the cucumbers and onions. Put in jars and refrigerate. No need to can; just keep refrigerated. They will keep indefinitely in refrigerator.
  • Recipe makes enough for 1 qt jar plus 1 pint jar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 371.6, Fat 0.4, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 1403.7, Carbohydrate 92.4, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 85.3, Protein 1.9

Tips:

  • Choose fresh, crisp cucumbers for the best results.
  • Use a variety of pickling spices to create different flavor profiles.
  • Be sure to sterilize the jars and lids before using them.
  • Pack the cucumbers tightly into the jars, but do not overstuff them.
  • Cover the cucumbers with the pickling liquid and seal the jars tightly.
  • Store the pickles in a cool, dark place for at least 3 hours before eating.
  • Refrigerate the pickles for up to 3 weeks.

Conclusion:

Three-hour refrigerator pickles are a quick and easy way to enjoy delicious, homemade pickles. With a variety of flavors to choose from, there's sure to be a recipe that everyone will love. So next time you're looking for a tasty snack or side dish, give these pickles a try. You won't be disappointed!

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