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Freezer Cucumber Pickles

11 reviews
Total Time
Prep: 20 min. + freezing

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Connie Goense

Tested by Taste Recipes Test Kitchen

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Updated on Apr. 22, 2022

When I first started to make these crunchy and satisfying freezer pickles, I wasn't sure if the method would actually work. To my surprise, they came out perfect! Now I make enough to take them to picnics or give as gifts to friends and neighbors. —Connie Goense, Pembroke Pine, Florida

Test Kitchen Tip
  • These pickles should be ready to top your favorite burger in about one week.
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    Freezer Cucumber Pickles

    11 reviews
    Prep Time 20 min
    Yield 10 pints

    Ingredients

    • 4 pounds pickling cucumbers, sliced
    • 8 cups thinly sliced onions (about 8 medium)
    • 1/4 cup salt
    • 3/4 cup water
    • 4 cups sugar
    • 2 cups cider vinegar
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    Directions

    1. Rinse ten 2-cup plastic containers and lids with boiling water. Dry thoroughly. Divide cucumbers, onions, salt and water between two large bowls. Let stand at room temperature 2 hours. Do not drain.
    2. Add 2 cups sugar and 1 cup vinegar to each bowl; stir until sugar is dissolved. Transfer to prepared containers, leaving 1-in. headspace for expansion; freeze up to 6 months.
    3. Thaw pickles in refrigerator 8 hours before using. Serve within 2 weeks after thawing.
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