SWEET FREEZER PICKLES

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I have had this recipe for a few years and do make it every summer. You can make them sweet or sweet and hot !! I don't know why they call them freezer pickles, mine NEVER make it to the freezer. Great to snack on or serve as a side.

Provided by gaynel mohler

Categories     Other Side Dishes

Time 2h10m

Number Of Ingredients 9

4-5 large cucumbers
1/4 c salt ( i used sea salt )
2 large sweet onions
1/2 c each red wine and cider vinegar
1 1/2 c sugar
2 Tbsp pickling spices
2 tsp mustard seeds
1 tsp celery seed
1 tsp crushed red pepper *for hot*

Steps:

  • 1. wash cucumbers, slice in half lengthwise (unless your food processor can fit thru opening to slice slice thin
  • 2. place cucumbers in large container and sprinkle salt over top, cover with a tee towel and let sit 2 hours slice onions thin, set aside.
  • 3. Meanwhile mix rest of ingredients and let sit until cucumbers have reached the 2 hours
  • 4. After the 2 hours are up, drain cucumbers well
  • 5. mix onion rings in with cucumbers, pour vinegar syrup mixture over and mix well
  • 6. divide into containers and freeze I place mine in a gallon pickle jar and refrigerate

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