Mona's Easy Refrigerator Pickles

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I got this recipe for refrigerator pickles from an old family friend. She used to make us these delicious crispy pickles when we were kids. It is a really simple recipe — the hardest part is not eating the pickles before they are ready!

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Prep Time:
20 mins
Additional Time:
2 days
Total Time:
2 days 20 mins
Servings:
4
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 1 ⅓ cups white sugar

  • 2 tablespoons salt

  • 1 cup white vinegar

  • 6 cups peeled and sliced cucumbers

  • 2 cups sliced onion

Directions

  1. Stir sugar, salt, and vinegar together in a plastic container with a lid until sugar is mostly dissolved. Place cucumbers and onion in the vinegar solution; stir to coat. Cover container and refrigerate for at least 2 days, stirring occasionally.

Cook’s Note

You can add pimentos, sliced bell peppers, or whole garlic cloves to the vinegar solution as alternative options.

Editor's Note:

The nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of the vinegar solution ingredients. The actual amount consumed will vary.

231 home cooks made it!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

304 Calories
0g Fat
77g Carbs
2g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 304
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0g 0%
Saturated Fat 0g 1%
Sodium 3494mg 152%
Total Carbohydrate 77g 28%
Dietary Fiber 2g 8%
Total Sugars 69g
Protein 2g 3%
Vitamin C 9mg 10%
Calcium 41mg 3%
Iron 0mg 2%
Potassium 350mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.