Description

This Easy Refrigerator Pickled Vegetables recipe offers a quick and simple way to enjoy crunchy, tangy, and flavorful pickles without canning. Perfect for adding a bright, fresh side dish to any meal, this mix includes cucumbers, carrots, bell peppers, and red onions preserved in a zesty brine made with vinegar, sugar, and aromatic spices. Ready in just 24 hours and stored conveniently in the fridge, these pickles make for a delicious, healthy snack or side.

Ingredients

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Vegetables

2 cups sliced cucumbers
1 cup sliced carrots
1 cup sliced bell peppers
1/2 cup sliced red onion
2 cloves garlic, smashed

Brine

1 1/2 cups white vinegar
1 1/2 cups water
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon salt
1 teaspoon black peppercorns
1 teaspoon mustard seeds
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
1 teaspoon dried dill or 2 teaspoons fresh dill

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Instructions

Prepare Vegetables: Wash and slice all vegetables into uniform pieces to ensure even pickling. Place the sliced cucumbers, carrots, bell peppers, and red onion into clean glass jars, layering evenly.
Make Brine: In a medium saucepan, combine white vinegar, water, sugar, and salt. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar and salt dissolve completely, typically about 3-5 minutes.
Add Spices: Remove the brine from heat and stir in the smashed garlic cloves, black peppercorns, mustard seeds, red pepper flakes (if using), and dill. Mix well to combine all flavors.
Combine and Submerge: Carefully pour the hot brine over the prepared vegetables in the jars, ensuring they are fully submerged to promote even pickling and prevent spoilage.
Cool and Refrigerate: Allow the jars to cool to room temperature. Once cooled, seal the jars with lids and place them in the refrigerator. For best flavor, refrigerate for at least 24 hours before serving.

Notes

You can customize the vegetable mix by adding cauliflower, green beans, or radishes according to your preference.
For a sweeter pickle, increase the amount of sugar slightly to your taste.
These refrigerator pickles keep well for up to 2 weeks when stored properly in the fridge.