REFRIGERATOR PICKLES ~ Gnomie Style!

I normally do not like to can or preserve foods, but when I’m motivated enough to try it, I’ll give it a whirl! The thing that motivated me this time?

PICKLES

I LOVE THEM!

Any kind and most any flavor! So when I found myself with some garden fresh cucumbers (that weren’t that great for fresh eating) I decided to try this simple recipe. All it involves is gathering simple ingredients I already had on hand, boiling water (Hey… I can do that!) and pouring it over sliced cukes and jalapenos. Easy! It took about 2 solid weeks for them to really absorb the flavorings but when they were done….HUZZAH! Delicious!

SUPER SIMPLE RECIPE:

• 1 cup water
• 1 cup white vinegar
• 1/2 cup white granulated sugar
• 1 TBL Black Peppercorns
• 2 medium sized pickling cucumbers (about 5-7 inches in length)
• 1 large fresh jalapeno
• Clean Large Mason jar with screw on lid

1. Pour first 4 ingredients into a sauce pan – put on high heat – stir occasionally until it comes to a boil and sugar is dissolved.
2. Evenly slice cucumbers – discarding ends and wonky pieces. Do the same with the jalapeno.
3. Layer cukes and jalapeno’s into a large mason jar – leaving about 1 inch at the top clear
4. Once the liquid ingredients are cool enough to handle safely – pour over the cukes/peppers until all are fully submerged in the liquid. Put lid on and store in refrigerator for a week or more.
5. Check every few days to make sure the veggies stay submerged. Test tasting is allowed!

Let me know in the comments if you’ve ever made refrigerator pickles and let me know what ingredients you used. The Gnomies and I are always up for trying new things!

Have a Blessed and Wonderful Gnomie Day!

Eileen