The Ultimate Refrigerator Pickles: A Must-Try Recipe

This recipe is a keeper, and the best part? These pickles can last in your fridge for up to two months. Here’s how to make them:

Ingredients:

• 4 cucumbers, sliced thinly
• 1 red onion, sliced into large pieces
• 1 green bell pepper, sliced into large pieces
• 1 tablespoon of salt
• 2 cups of white vinegar
• 1 and a half cups of sugar
• 1 teaspoon of celery flakes
• 1 teaspoon of red pepper flakes

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Vegetables:

   Combine the sliced cucumbers, onions, and bell pepper in a bowl. Sprinkle with salt and set aside.

2. Make the Brine:

   In a saucepan, combine the white vinegar, sugar, celery flakes, and red pepper flakes. Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring until the sugar is fully dissolved.

3. Cool the Brine:

   Remove the saucepan from the heat and add two handfuls of ice, allowing them to melt and cool the brine.

4. Pack the Jars:

   Transfer the vegetable mixture into two large-mouth canning jars (either two quart-sized jars or one half-gallon jar). Pour the cooled vinegar mixture over the vegetables, ensuring they are fully submerged.

5. Seal and Store:

   Seal the jars tightly with lids and refrigerate.

Your homemade pickles will be ready to enjoy after a few hours of refrigeration, and they can be stored for up to two months. Enjoy these crisp, tangy pickles as a side dish, snack, or topping on your favorite sandwiches.