How to Make Icebox Pickles - A Step-by-Step Guide

Icebox pickles are a delicious and refreshing treat that can be enjoyed year-round. These pickles are stored in the refrigerator, hence the name "icebox," and they require no canning process. This means that you can enjoy the crisp, tangy flavor of homemade pickles without the hassle of traditional pickling methods.

Icebox pickles are easy to make and are a great way to preserve the bounty of summer cucumbers. They are packed with flavor from a simple brine of vinegar, sugar, and spic...

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Ingredients

  • 6 unpeeled cucumbers, sliced
  • 2 onions, sliced
  • 2 large green bell peppers, chopped
  • 2 red bell peppers, chopped
  • ⅓ cup salt
  • 2 trays ice cubes
  • 5 cups white sugar
  • 3 cups white vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons mustard seeds
  • 1 ½ teaspoons celery seeds

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 3 hrs 30 mins
  • Total Time: 4 hrs 10 mins
  • Servings: 24
  • Yield: 1 gallon

  • Combine cucumbers, onions, green bell peppers, red bell peppers, and salt in a large container. Cover with ice cubes. Let stand for 3 hours. Drain off brine and squeeze out excess moisture.
  • Mix sugar, vinegar, mustard seeds, and celery seeds in a saucepan. Bring to a boil; cook for 3 minutes. Pour over cucumber mixture. Let cool, about 30 minutes.
  • Divide cucumber mixture among jars. Cover with lids and refrigerate.
  • Nutrition

    188 cal.

    • Total Fat: 0g
    • Saturated Fat: 0g
    • Sodium: 4mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 47g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 44g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Vitamin C: 27mg
    • Calcium: 23mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 181mg