How to Make Texas Christmas Pickles - A Step-by-Step Guide

Texas Christmas pickles are a beloved holiday tradition in the Lone Star State. These sweet and tangy pickles are a staple at holiday gatherings, adding a pop of color and flavor to the table. The recipe for Texas Christmas pickles has been passed down through generations, with each family putting their own spin on the classic dish.

What sets Texas Christmas pickles apart from other pickles is the combination of spices and flavors that give them their unique taste. The pickles are typ...

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Ingredients

  • 1 gallon dill pickles, drained
  • 1 (5 ounce) bottle hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco)
  • 5 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 (5 pound) bag of white sugar

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Additional Time: 7 days
  • Total Time: 7 days 30 mins
  • Servings: 80
  • Yield: 4 quarts

  • Slice pickles lengthwise, then return to the jar. Pour in hot pepper sauce and add garlic. Pour in about 1/3 of the sugar. Close the lid tightly, then gently tip the jar back and forth several times to allow everything to mix well. Leave the jar on the counter at room temperature for about 1 week.
  • Add more sugar during the week as the sugar in the jar dissolves, gently tipping the jar back and forth to mix after each addition. Continue throughout the week, until all sugar has been added and absorbed; pickles will be dark green and crispy.
  • Just before the pickles are ready, inspect four 1-quart jars for cracks and rings for rust, discarding any defective ones. Immerse in simmering water for 5 minutes.
  • Transfer pickles and syrup to sterilized jars and seal with lids and rings. Store in the refrigerator for up to one month.
  • Nutrition

    116 cal.

    • Total Fat: 0g
    • Saturated Fat: 0g
    • Cholesterol: 0mg
    • Sodium: 424mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 30g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 29g
    • Protein: 0g
    • Vitamin C: 3mg
    • Calcium: 27mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 58mg