Sweet and Spicy Refrigerator Pickles

Refrigerator pickles are one of the best things in summer.  These are a little sweet and a little spicy. After a batch of these yummy pickles you'll be yearning for them all year round!  

Sweet and Spicy Refrigerator Pickles

Prep time: 15-20 minutes
Cook Time: 1 minute
Total Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients:

6 cups (about 2 pounds) thinly sliced cucumbers (pickling cucumbers are great but this recipe can be made with other types and works well)

2 cups thinly sliced onions

6 jalapeno peppers thinly sliced in rings  

3 cups white vinegar

1 1/2 cup sugar 

2 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon mustard seeds

1 teaspoon celery seeds

1 teaspoon ground turmeric (watch this spice is often used as all natural dye & stains)

1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper

1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

8 whole peeled garlic cloves

Directions:

Place cucumbers, onions and jalapeno peppers in a large bowl.  Mix well to combine.

Combine vinegar and remaining ingredients in a small saucepan; stir well. Bring to a boil; cook 1 minute.

Pour vinegar mixture over cucumber mixture and let cool.

Transfer cucumber mixture into glass jars with lids for storage.  No need to seal.  Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 days prior to eating. 

Pickles may be stored in the refrigerator for up to one month.

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