Easy Freezer Pickles Recipes

EASY FREEZER PICKLES

Steps:

• In a large container, combine cucumbers, onion and salt. Let stand for 3 hours, stirring occasionally. , In a bowl, combine the remaining ingredients; let stand for 2-3 hours, stirring often. , Drain and rinse the cucumber mixture; add sugar mixture and stir well. Pack into 1-pt. freezer containers, leaving 1-in. headspace. Cover and freeze for up to 6 weeks. Thaw before serving.

HOMEMADE FREEZER PICKLES

Steps:

• Add cucumbers, onions and green peppers (if using) in a large non-reactive mixing bowl. Sprinkle with kosher salt and stir to combine. Let sit for 1 hour. Transfer mixture to a colander to drain and rinse to remove excess salt.
• Wipe out the same mixing bowl, then add drained and rinsed cucumber mixture back to the bowl.
• In another small mixing bowl, combine sugar, apple cider vinegar, mustard seed and celery seed. Stir together to combine. If the sugar isn't mixing well, add bowl to the microwave (make sure it's microwave-safe!), and heat for 30 seconds or so, until the sugar will dissolve into the vinegar when stirred.
• Pour liquid over the cucumber mixture in the bowl and stir to combine. Cover tightly and refrigerate for 1 full day. Transfer freezer pickles to freezer-safe containers and freeze for up to 6 months.
• To eat: Thaw pickles out in the refrigerator overnight. Once thawed, pickles should be eaten within 2 weeks. Enjoy on their own, on top of a burger, on top of hot dogs, on top of sandwiches, or however you'd like!

EASY FREEZER SWEET PICKLES

Steps:

• Mix Cucumbers and Onions together and sprinkle with salt, mix well and let stand 2-3 hours.
• Rinse and drain well.
• Mix Vinegar and Sugar till sugar is dissolved.
• Put cucumbers and onions in freezer containers or freezer bags, pour vinegar/sugar mixture over cukes and onions (I only fill mine half full to leave room for expansion during freezing).
• Freeze 3 weeks before eating, the longer you let them sit the sweeter the pickles.
• Thaw in refrigerator or in cold water.

CRISP CUCUMBER FREEZER PICKLES

Steps:

• Combine all the ingredients in a bowl.
• Stir well, cover and refrigerate for 3 days. Stir every day.
• Pack into freezer containers and cover with brine (I use ziplock bags to have the pickles in small portions and then place the small bags in a larger freezer container). Freeze Thaw before serving.

EASY REFRIGERATOR PICKLES

Steps:

• Place cucumbers and onions in a large bowl; set aside. Combine remaining ingredients in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Cook and stir just until the sugar is dissolved. Pour over cucumber mixture; cool. Cover tightly and refrigerate for at least 24 hours before serving.

FREEZER DILL PICKLES

Steps:

• Place cucumbers and onion in a medium heatproof bowl.
• In a small saucepan, combine sugar, vinegar, 1 tablespoon salt, and 1/4 cup water. Bring to a boil, stirring just until sugar dissolves. Pour over cucumber mixture; let cool completely, 1 hour. Let stand 1 hour more, then stir in dill and mustard seeds.
• Divide among two pint-size glass jars; freeze at least 1 week and up to 6 months.

MONA'S EASY REFRIGERATOR PICKLES

Steps:

• Stir sugar, salt, and vinegar together in a plastic container with a lid until sugar is mostly dissolved. Place cucumbers and onion in the vinegar solution; stir to coat. Cover container and refrigerate for at least 2 days, stirring occasionally.