Name: How To Make Easy Refrigerator Pickles
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 32
Ingredients: 1 pound Kirby or other small cucumbers -; 1 small sweet yellow onion -; 1 cup apple cider vinegar -; 1 cup water -; 1/4 cup granulated sugar -; 1 tablespoon kosher salt -; 1 1/2 teaspoons pickling spice, homemade or store-bought -

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10 min.

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Ingredients for - How To Make Easy Refrigerator Pickles

1. 1 pound Kirby or other small cucumbers -

2. 1 small sweet yellow onion -

3. 1 cup apple cider vinegar -

4. 1 cup water -

5. 1/4 cup granulated sugar -

6. 1 tablespoon kosher salt -

7. 1 1/2 teaspoons pickling spice, homemade or store-bought -

How to cook deliciously - How To Make Easy Refrigerator Pickles

1. Stage

Wash and dry the jars and cucumbers: Wash 2 wide-mouth pint jars and their lids in hot, soapy water. Set them aside to dry. Rinse the cucumbers well under cold water, pat them dry, and then set them on a towel to dry completely.

2. Stage

Slice the cucumbers and onion, then pack them in the jars: With a sharp knife or a mandoline slicer, slice the cucumbers and onion into slices 1/8- to 1/4-inch thick. Firmly pack the cucumbers and onions into the jars, fitting in as many as you can without smashing the vegetables. Leave 1/2 inch or so of headspace at the top of the jars.

3. Stage

Make the brine: In a small non-reactive saucepan over medium-high heat, bring the vinegar, water, sugar, salt, and pickling spice up to a simmer. Stir occasionally and continue simmering until the sugar and salt are dissolved.

4. Stage

Pour the brine over the vegetables: If you have a canning funnel, use it here to make it easier to fill the jars. Carefully pour or ladle the hot brine into each jar, filling the jars until the cucumbers and onions are covered. It's okay if a few small pieces poke out the top.

5. Stage

Cool and refrigerate for 24 hours: Screw on the lids, then let the jars cool to room temperature (about 1 hour). The cucumbers will start off bright green, but will become darker and more "pickle-colored" as they cool. Place them in the refrigerator. Wait at least 24 hours before eating the pickles in order to let the flavors develop. Enjoy them within 1 month.