Simple Homemade Pickles
- MAKES
- 9 cups
- CHILL TIME
- 24 Hr
Turn those extra cukes sitting in your fridge veggie bin into some fresh-tasting crispy and crunchy homemade pickles. Our Test Kitchen's foolproof Simple Homemade Pickle recipe is as close to what you'd find in an old-fashioned pickle barrel.
What You'll Need
- 7 cup sliced cucumbers (about 5 medium cucumbers)
- 1 cup sliced onion
- 1 green bell pepper, finely sliced
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup white vinegar
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 teaspoon celery seed
What to Do
- In a large bowl, combine cucumbers, onion, and green pepper . Add remaining ingredients; mix well.
- Cover and refrigerate at least 24 hours before serving.
Notes
Pickles will keep about 3 months in the refrigerator. For a different touch, add EITHER a little garlic, dill, oregano, or hot pepper sauce.