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Refrigerator pickles in a plastic container
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Refrigerator Pickles

These Refrigerator Pickles are a great treat the whole family will love.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Additional Time4 hours
Total Time4 hours 20 minutes
Course: "This & That"
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Refrigerator Pickles
Servings: 1
Calories: 1783kcal
Author: Michaela Kenkel

Ingredients

  • 2 cups sugar
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cup white vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon canning salt
  • onion optional
  • cucumbers about 5 or 6 large. (the ones pictured made half of the recipe)

Instructions

  • Put a large pot of water to boil on the stove.
  • In a small saucepan, combine sugar, water and salt over low heat until sugar is dissolved.
  • Add vinegar.
  • Take off heat and cool.
  • When water in big pot is boiling, drop whole cucumbers in. 
  • Boil for 5 minutes.
  • Remove from water, cool a bit, peel and slice.
  • Slice onion thin, (optional) to taste.
  • Place cucumbers in plastic containers, layer with onion.
  • Pour cooled sugar/vinegar mixture over the cucumbers to cover.
  • Place in your refrigerator, can be eaten in a couple of hours.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 1783kcal | Carbohydrates: 446g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 1g | Sodium: 2166mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 421g