In 1986, I was living with my husband and youngest daughter in Blue Jay, Ohio, on the Indiana border. My husband had a huge garden and lots of cucumbers. This was one of a long list of recipes for pickles that I used. I was still working full time and commuting an hour each way, so this one was good because it used a lot of cucumbers and made up quickly. I could get a batch made up after supper and they could be used within 4-5 days. This recipe is from my bible at the time – Pickles & Relishes – 150 Recipes – Apples to Zucchini.
LOW-SALT REFRIGERATOR PICKLES
- 3 qts thinly sliced cucumbers
- 3 medium size onions, sliced thinly
- 4 cups granulated sugar
- 4 cups cider vinegar
- ½ tsp pickling salt (optional)
- 1-1/3 tsp turmeric
- 1-1/3 tsp celery seeds
- 1-1/3 tsp mustard seeds
Layer cucumbers and onions in a jar, packing tightly. Combine remaining ingredients and stir to dissolve the sugar. Pour the syrup over the cucumbers and cover tightly. Refrigerate for 4-5 days before using.
Keep these pickles refrigerated. You can add to the mixture whenever you have more cucumbers.
Yield: 3 quarts
Susan
That’s perfect for me! Why does canning time always come right when it’s hot? LOL Those look like regular cucumbers, not pickling cucumbers. That’s another advantage. I have some at home I need to put up this week, and I think I’ll try a version of this. It sounds like a sweet pickle?
Susan
The 1991 edition was available at Amazon, so I ordered it. =)
quilt32
There are so many good recipes in this book – I’m sure you’ll love it.
quilt32
I used pickling cucumbers but I think the regular ones would work. They’re sort of sweet and sour. Lillian
kalamitykelli
I loved my Nana’s favorite pickles – but I didn’t get the recipe. Refrigerator pickles are fantastic and I thank you for posting this because now I can make them again. Thanks!
Melissa
This recipe looks so good! Thanks for sharing!
Dianne McGregor Allen
Those actually look like pickles I could make! Thanks for sharing! Think I will look for that book too.
Blessings,
Dianne
adaisygarden
Those pickles sound perfect for a picnic! The book looks helpful, too. I think I’ll look it up at the library just in case.