Ice Cream Pail Refrigerator Pickles
Transform your cucumbers into a batch of tangy, sweet, and irresistibly crunchy pickles with this charmingly unconventional Ice Cream Pail Refrigerator Pickles recipe! Prepared in a food-safe ice cream pail, this no-cook recipe layers fresh cucumbers, onions, garlic cloves, and vibrant sprigs of dill before soaking them in a perfectly balanced brine of white vinegar, sugar, and pickling salt. Ready to enjoy in just 48 hours, these refrigerator pickles are delightfully easy to make and can be stored for weeks, making them perfect for snacking, sandwiches, or adding a zesty crunch to your favorite dishes. Whether you're a pickling pro or a first-timer, this recipe is a must-try for anyone craving homemade pickle perfection!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pounds Cucumbers
- 2 medium Onions
- 4 cups White vinegar
- 4 cups Granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon Pickling salt
- 2 cups Water
- 6 whole Garlic cloves
- 8 sprigs Fresh dill sprigs
Instructions
Wash the cucumbers thoroughly and slice them into thin rounds about 1/4-inch thick.
Peel the onions and slice them into thin rings.
In a large ice cream pail or food-safe plastic container, layer the cucumber slices, onion slices, dill sprigs, and garlic cloves. Repeat the layers until the container is full, leaving some room at the top for the brine.
In a medium saucepan, combine the white vinegar, granulated sugar, pickling salt, and water. Stir the mixture over medium heat until the sugar and salt dissolve completely. Do not bring it to a boil; just warm it enough to dissolve the ingredients.
Remove the brine from the heat and let it cool to room temperature.
Once cooled, pour the brine over the cucumber and onion layers in the ice cream pail, ensuring all the vegetables are fully submerged in liquid.
Cover the ice cream pail with its lid or plastic wrap and place it in the refrigerator. Let the pickles sit for at least 48 hours before serving to allow the flavors to fully develop.
Store the pickles in the refrigerator for up to 6 weeks, ensuring they remain submerged in brine for freshness.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3624 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 2.3 g | 3% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.6 g | 3% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 5894 mg | 256% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 891.4 g | 324% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.6 g | 49% | |
| Total Sugars | 843.4 g | ||
| Protein | 15.2 g | 30% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 474 mg | 36% | |
| Iron | 7.2 mg | 40% | |
| Potassium | 3872 mg | 82% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
