Need pickle recipes

tjsoccermom
tjsoccermom Posts: 500 Member
I have lots of cukes coming in, some are bush cukes which I grew to make pickles. They are quite large, however, think the size you would get out of a big barrel. I tried making spears last year and they were terrible. Need some recipes/tips on turning these into pickles. Thanks in advance!

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  • Mygsds
    Mygsds Posts: 1,564 Member
    Try these... Our favorite.. Stay crisp

    http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/easy-refrigerator-pickles-10000001646440/

    Easy Refrigerator Pickles
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    Randy Mayor
    Refrigerator pickles are easy to make, and there's no need for kettle steamers, special jars, and vacuum-tight lids. Plus, unlike store-bought pickles... more»


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    Yield: 7 cups (serving size: 1/4 cup


    Nutritional Information
    Amount per serving
    Calories: 28
    Calories from fat: 10%
    Fat: 0.1g
    Saturated fat: 0.0g
    Monounsaturated fat: 0.0g
    Polyunsaturated fat: 0.1g
    Protein: 0.3g
    Carbohydrate: 7g
    Fiber: 0.3g
    Cholesterol: 0.0mg
    Iron: 0.1mg
    Sodium: 64mg
    Calcium: 7mg
    Ingredients


    6 cups thinly sliced pickling cucumbers (about 2 pounds)
    2 cups thinly sliced onion $
    1 1/2 cups white vinegar
    3/4 cup sugar $
    3/4 teaspoon salt
    1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds
    1/2 teaspoon celery seeds
    1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
    1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
    1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
    4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
    Preparation

    Place 3 cups cucumber in a medium glass bowl; top with 1 cup onion. Repeat procedure with the remaining 3 cups cucumber and remaining 1 cup onion.
    Combine vinegar and remaining ingredients in a small saucepan; stir well. Bring to a boil; cook 1 minute. Pour over cucumber mixture; let cool. Cover and chill at least 4 days.
    Note: Pickles may be stored in the refrigerator for up to one month.
    Kathleen Kanen, Cooking Light
    AUGUST 2007
  • StraubreyR
    StraubreyR Posts: 631 Member
    Make half-sour pickles:

    http://www.finecooking.com/recipes/half-sour-dill-pickles.aspx

    Very easy, and very good! You can also add onions and/or carrots to the jar.

    Edited to add, I have made this both with and without the dill, they taste fine either way.
  • CINDYRN33
    CINDYRN33 Posts: 148 Member
    Thanks gsdlover sounds yummy!
  • Mygsds
    Mygsds Posts: 1,564 Member
    Thanks gsdlover sounds yummy!


    So welcome. Really good recipe because just store in fridge ..
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