The Ultimate Refrigerator Pickles: A Must-Try Recipe

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:
- Prepare the Vegetables:
Combine the sliced cucumbers, onions, and bell pepper in a bowl. Sprinkle with salt and set aside.
- 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.
- Cool the Brine:
Remove the saucepan from the heat and add two handfuls of ice, allowing them to melt and cool the brine.
- 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.
- 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.