Best Quick Sweet Pickles Recipes

SWEET-AND-SOUR QUICK PICKLES

Steps:

• Stuff the cucumbers and dill into a 1-quart glass or plastic jar with a tight-fitting lid.
• In another 1-quart jar, combine the vinegar, water, sugar, salt and mustard. Close the jar and shake vigorously until the sugar and salt dissolve. Pour over the cucumbers, cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours (preferably overnight) or up to 1 month.

QUICK SWEET PICKLES

Steps:

• Wash and dry the cucumbers. Using a sharp knife or a mandolin, slice the cucumbers thinly and place in a colander. Sprinkle with salt and toss to coat. Place the colander over a bowl and allow it to sit, covered, for about 1 hour. Rinse off the salt and dry the cucumber slices well. Place them into a sterilized quart jar.
• In a small saucepan add the remaining ingredients. Stir to dissolve sugar and bring to a boil. Remove from heat and allow it to cool. Pour the brine over the cucumbers in jar. Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours, preferably overnight. Will keep, refrigerated, for about 2 weeks.

QUICK AND EASY SWEET DILL PICKLES

Steps:

• Cut pickles into desired lengths, about 1 1/2 inch, restuff in pickle jar.
• In a saucepan heat water, sugar and vinegar until dissolved. Pour over pickles, recap and refrigerate.

QUICK SWEET PICKLES

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, mix vinegar, sugar, and salt, stirring occasionally, until sugar dissolves. Set aside.
• In a nonreactive bowl, combine cucumbers, onions, dill, and peppercorns.
• Add olive oil to reserved vinegar mixture and stir well. Pour over vegetables and toss to combine.
• Cover bowl and refrigerate for at least 8 hours before serving.
• Store pickles, refrigerated, for up to 5 days.

SWEET TEA QUICK PICKLES

Steps:

• Place a saucepan over medium-high heat. Pour in the sweet tea, white vinegar, honey, dried chives, celery seeds, salt and brine from the banana peppers (reserve the banana peppers, refrigerated, until ready to serve). Heat until just boiling and the honey has dissolved, about 4 minutes.
• Place the green beans in a heatproof dish or container. Slice the mini cucumbers into 8 spears each and add to the green beans. Pour the hot brine over the vegetables and set aside for at least 20 minutes.
• Allow the pickles to cool completely before serving or storing in an airtight container. Serve with the banana peppers.