29 Vintage Pickle Recipes

No matter how many hip new pickle recipes you find on the Internet, chances are, Grandma's already been there, pickled that. Go straight to the old-school source with these time-honored recipes.

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1/29

Favorite Bread & Butter Pickles

Total Time 55 min
Servings 11 pints
From the Recipe Creator: I made these pickles while growing up and love them because you can eat them with just about anything. Now, both of my children love these pickles too. I think you'll enjoy them as much as we do! —Linda Weger, Robinson, Illinois
Nutrition Facts: 1/4 cup: 60 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 645mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.
2/29

Refrigerator Garden Pickles

Total Time 35 min
Servings 7 pints
From the Recipe Creator: Canning isn't necessary for these crisp-tender, tangy pickles. Keep them in the fridge and eat them up within a month. —Linda Chapman, Meriden, Iowa
Nutrition Facts: 1/4 cup: 55 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 28mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein.
3/29

Sweet ‘n’ Tangy Freezer Pickles

Total Time 25 min
Servings 32 servings (1/4 cup each)
From the Recipe Creator: Now you can have all the goodness of crunchy sweet-sour pickles without going to the trouble of canning them. Even though these puckery slices can be stored in the freezer, they don't last long at my house. —Jean Vance, Charlotte, North Carolina
4/29

Christmas Pickles

Total Time 35 min
Servings 6-1/2 quarts
From the Recipe Creator: A dear family friend made these pickles for decades. I've adapted the recipe a bit over the years, but in my heart they are still “Dr. Rhodes’ pickles.” These morsels are delicious any time of year, but the green, red and white hues of the pickles, cherries and onions make them ideal for Christmas gift-giving—and it's a tasty twist on the classic Christmas pickle tradition. —Patricia Martin, Shelby
Nutrition Facts: 1/4 cup: 99 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 55mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (23g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.
5/29

Pickled Peaches

Total Time 35 min
Servings 12 servings
From the Recipe Creator: Fresh peach quarters soaked in vinegar, sugar and warm spices are a classic southern treat. Serve with ice cream, pound cake, roasted meat and veggies, or mix into your favorite salad greens.—Nick Iverson, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts: 4 pieces: 78 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 0 sodium, 19g carbohydrate (17g sugars, 2g fiber), 1g protein.
6/29

Pickled Sweet Peppers

Total Time 50 min
Servings 5 pints
From the Recipe Creator: I love to can my homegrown produce. I call this recipe Summer in a Jar. The peppers have a nice combination of tart and spicy flavors. —Edna Clemens, West Branch, Michigan
Nutrition Facts: 1 ounce: 13 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 15mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 0 protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 Free food.
7/29

Spiced Pickled Beets

Total Time 1 hour 50 min
Servings 4 pints
From the Recipe Creator: With sweet, tangy and spiced flavors, these pickled beets are so good that they'll win over just about everyone in your house. Jars of colorful beets make great gifts, too! —Edna Hoffman, Hebron, Indiana
Nutrition Facts: 1/4 cup: 53 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 44mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1/2 starch.
8/29

Pickled Green Beans

Total Time 30 min
Servings 4 pints
From the Recipe Creator: This recipe produces zippy little pickled green beans, preserving my veggies for months to come ... if they last that long. I crank up the heat a bit with cayenne pepper. —Marisa McClellan, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Nutrition Facts: 8 green beans: 9 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 83mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 Free food.
9/29

Pickled Mushrooms for a Crowd

Total Time 30 min
Servings about 7-1/2 dozen (6 cups mixture)
From the Recipe Creator: Serve tangy pickled mushrooms alongside a steak, as an appetizer with toothpicks, in a salad or as part of an antipasto platter. However you present them, you can’t go wrong! —John Levezow, Eagan, Minnesota
Nutrition Facts: 1 pickled mushroom: 7 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 5mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.
10/29

Sweet Pickled Onions

Total Time 40 min
Servings 4 half-pints
From the Recipe Creator: These slightly crunchy pickled onions are not only a great gift for Christmas, but also a terrific contribution to a backyard barbecue as a relish for burgers and hot dogs. —Laura Winemiller, Delta, Pennsylvania
Nutrition Facts: 2 tablespoons: 36 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 395mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 1g fiber), 0 protein.
11/29

Fire-and-Ice Pickles

Total Time 10 min
Servings 3 pints
From the Recipe Creator: These sweet and spicy pickles are great on a sandwich or all by themselves as a snack. The recipe is an easy way to dress up store-brought pickles and make them a special treat! —Myra Innes, Auburn, Kansas
Nutrition Facts: 1/4 cup: 134 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 362mg sodium, 34g carbohydrate (33g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.

12/29

Pickled Sweet Peppers

Total Time 20 min
Servings 16 servings (4 cups)
From the Recipe Creator: Well received at potlucks, these colorful sliced peppers add zest to the menu—and they're a smart way to use peppers from the garden. I also like to make them as a zippy side for lunch or dinner at home. —Heather Prendergast, Sundre, Alberta
Nutrition Facts: 1/4 cup: 67 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 2mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein.

13/29

Pickled Watermelon Rind

Total Time 55 min
Servings 4 pints
From the Recipe Creator: "Waste not, want not" has always been smart advice—especially when it produces picked watermelon rind that's so refreshing. —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen
Nutrition Facts: 1/4 cup: 16 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 96mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.
14/29

Refrigerator Dill Pickles

Total Time 40 min
Servings about 100 pickle spears
From the Recipe Creator: Easy and economical, refrigerator dill pickles are tangy, zesty and crispy. No one will believe you made them yourself! —Jake Haen, Ocala, Florida
Nutrition Facts: 1 pickle spear: 5 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 280mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 Free food.
15/29

Chicago-Style Hot Giardiniera

Total Time 30 min
Servings 8 cups
From the Recipe Creator: I have been living in Chicago for many years and have grown to love the spicy giardiniera served at restaurants. So I developed my own to use at home. We love it on everything from eggs to sandwiches and even pizza! —Andrea Quiroz, Chicago, Illinois
Nutrition Facts: 1/4 cup: 80 calories, 8g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 174mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.
16/29

Pickled Grapes

Total Time 45 min
Servings 4 pints
From the Recipe Creator: Most people don't think about grapes when creating a canned pickle recipe. The pickling liquid for these grapes includes red wine, vinegar and common pickling spices like coriander, mustard seeds and hot pepper; it also contains warm spices like cinnamon and star anise along with brown sugar. These flavor-packed grapes are unique and delicious on a fab antipasto, pickle or cheese tray. —Cheryl Perry, Hertford, North Carolina
Nutrition Facts: 1/4 cup: 32 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 7mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.
17/29

Pickled Asparagus Recipe

Total Time 50 min
Servings 6 pints
From the Recipe Creator: This pickled asparagus recipe is really popular with my family. My granddaughter always says, “Oh, Grammy, these are soooo good!” They’re easy to prepare and turn out perfect every time. My husband loves it when I add a dried hot pepper to each jar. —Annie Merrell, Fenelon Falls, Ontario
Nutrition Facts: About 4 spears: 18 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 303mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.
18/29

Refrigerator Pickles

Total Time 20 min
Servings 6 cups
From the Recipe Creator: This easy refrigerator pickles recipe is a great way to use cucumbers and onions from the garden. Here in upstate New York, we have an abundance of cucumbers. —Catherine Seibold, Elma, New York
Nutrition Facts: 1/4 cup: 35 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 175mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.
19/29

Pickled Eggs

Total Time 10 min
Servings 12 servings
From the Recipe Creator: Ever since I can remember, my mother served this pickled egg recipe at Easter. It was a tradition that my family expected. I made them for my granddaughter the last time she visited and they were all gone before she left. —Mary Banker, Fort Worth, Texas
Nutrition Facts: 1 egg: 168 calories, 5g fat (2g saturated fat), 212mg cholesterol, 200mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (21g sugars, 1g fiber), 7g protein.
20/29

Pickled Brussels Sprouts

Total Time 40 min
Servings 6 pints
From the Recipe Creator: This year, when I asked my brother what he wanted for his 31st birthday, he answered, "pickled Brussels sprouts." I had never even tasted a pickled Brussels sprout before. It's hard for me to say "no" to my younger brother, so he got his wish and thought the Brussels sprouts were delicious! —Heather King, Frostburg, Maryland
21/29

Dill Pickle Recipe

Total Time 1 hour 5 min
Servings 9 quarts
From the Recipe Creator: This treasured dill pickle recipe is like an old friend. These crispy spears have a slightly salty, tart flavor with a good balance of dill, garlic and peppers. —Betty Sitzman, Wray, Colorado
Nutrition Facts: 1 each: 4 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 727mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.
22/29

Pickled Strawberries

Total Time 10 min
Servings 6 servings
From the Recipe Creator: I developed a unique healthy recipe to feature my most-loved spring and summer fruit. My favorite way to serve these pickled strawberries is as an appetizer with cheese. —Roxanne Chan, Albany, California
Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 85 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 347mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 3g fiber), 1g protein.
23/29

Pickled Zucchini

Total Time 1 hour 10 min
Servings about 6 pints
From the Recipe Creator: Pickled zucchini is a great way to use up all those green beauties in your garden. Preserve them now to share as a holiday gift from your kitchen. —Tina Butler, Royse City, Texas
Nutrition Facts: 1/4 cup: 12 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 87mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.
24/29

Refrigerator Jalapeno Dill Pickles

Total Time 20 min
Servings about 4 dozen pickle spears
From the Recipe Creator: I’m passionate about making pickles. My husband is passionate about eating them. He's too impatient to let them cure on the shelf, so I found this quick recipe to make him happy. Add hotter peppers if you like. —Annie Jensen, Roseau, Minnesota
Nutrition Facts: 1 pickle spear: 4 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 222mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.
25/29

Belarus Pickled Carrots

Total Time 15 min
Servings 10 servings
From the Recipe Creator: My mom’s holiday buffet always included these pickled carrots. I kept the tradition going, then passed the recipe to my daughter. In our family, it isn't a party without this dish. —Lily Julow, Lawrenceville, GA
Nutrition Facts: 1/4 cup: 38 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 74mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 3g fiber), 1g protein.
26/29

Pickled Green Tomato Relish

Total Time 1 hour 15 min
Servings 8 pints
From the Recipe Creator: When I'm left with green tomatoes at the end of summer, I reach for this recipe. Friends and family are so happy to receive the sweet-sour relish that they often return the empty jar and ask for a refill! —Mary Gill, Florence, Oregon
Nutrition Facts: 2 tablespoons: 37 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 78mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 1g fiber), 0 protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1/2 starch.
27/29

Garlic Dill Pickle Recipe

Total Time 55 min
Servings 3 quarts
From the Recipe Creator: When I was raising my big family, I’d make this garlic dill pickle recipe toward the end of the growing season for winter’s keeping. Crushed red pepper flakes gives the pickles a bit of bite.— Lily Julow, Lawrenceville, Georgia
Nutrition Facts: 1 pickle: 9 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 607mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.
28/29

Pickled Apples

Total Time 15 min
Servings 8 servings
From the Recipe Creator: These easy pickled apples are perfect alongside a pork entree or salad, or with a charcuterie cheese board. —Rashanda Cobbins, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts: 1/4 cup: 36 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 25mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 1g fiber), 0 protein.
29/29

Pickled Garlic

Total Time 30 min
Servings 3 half-pints
From the Recipe Creator: Pickled garlic is a delicious condiment for the garlic lover on your list. You’ll be pleasantly surprised how pickling mellows out the garlic, making it a tasty sandwich topper. —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts: 1 garlic clove: 5 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 30mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.