Mona's Easy Refrigerator Pickles

Name: Mona's Easy Refrigerator Pickles
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 2 d 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 ⅓ cups white sugar; 2 tablespoons salt; 1 cup white vinegar; 6 cups peeled and sliced cucumbers; 2 cups sliced onion

Rating: 4.8 stars

69 Ratings
59 Reviews
11 Photos

I got this recipe from an old family friend. She used to make us these pickles when we were kids. It is a really simple recipe, and the hardest part is not eating the pickles before they are ready. You can add pimentos, sliced bell peppers, or whole garlic cloves to the vinegar solution as alternative options.

By Chris & Chenell

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Recipe Summary

prep:

20 mins

additional:

2 days

total:

2 days

Servings:

Yield:

4 servings

Nutrition Info

Ingredients

Original recipe yields 4 servings

The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

1 ⅓ cups white sugar
2 tablespoons salt
1 cup white vinegar
6 cups peeled and sliced cucumbers
2 cups sliced onion

Directions

Step 1

Stir sugar, salt, and vinegar together in a plastic container with a lid until sugar is mostly dissolved. Place cucumbers and onion in the vinegar solution; stir to coat. Cover container and refrigerate for at least 2 days, stirring occasionally.

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Editor's Note:

The nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of the vinegar solution ingredients. The actual amount consumed will vary.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

304 calories; protein 1.6g 3% DV; carbohydrates 76.5g 25% DV; fat 0.3g 1% DV; cholesterol 0mg; sodium 3494.1mg 140% DV. Full Nutrition

Reviews (59)

Most helpful positive review

Maggie Jane

08/20/2013

Amazing! Thought I was in my Mom's kitchen! Hubby, being British, asked me to cut the sugar down a bit next time, but for me, they were perfect. Just for the heck of it, I added a tbsp of dill and a tsp of mustard seed (white). This is a top notch recipe! Thanks for the taste of home! Read More

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DeevaDeena

07/22/2016

These were way to sweet for my taste. But i plan to try them again with less sugar. Read More

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(4)

69 Ratings

5 star values: 57
4 star values: 10
3 star values: 2
2 star values: 0
1 star values: 0

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Maggie Jane

08/20/2013

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*~Lissa~*

03/01/2013

These were pretty good, but even better on the 4th day, when I polished off the small batch I made! Loved how the cuke and onion were soft yet crunchy. I think a little mustard seed would be a nice addition, I'll give it a try next time. Will for sure make again, thanks! Read More

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Arizona Desert Flower

02/24/2013

I cut the vinegar with some water and used splenda instead of sugar. The kids ate them like candy! Read More

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Jen

10/13/2013

I used apple cider vinegar because I don't think white should be used for cooking. I cut the sugar in half and they were still sweet. I was in a farm co-op this summer and had a lot fo cucumbers and bell peppers. My boyfriend ate a quart of these a week. They are so wonderful. Read More

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auntboo

08/03/2014

Just made my second batch today. First batch I added celery seed and crushed red pepper flakes. I mixed white vinegar apple cider vinegar and water half cup each. Today added a red pepper and a jalapeno pepper trying for a little heat Hate having to wait two days but worth it. Read More

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David Hult

12/16/2014

Excellent. I only used 1/8 cup sugar. Added garlic, and fresh ground black pepper. They were gone in minutes. Tonight I'll add fresh Thai chilies for some heat. YUM Read More

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shelli1111

07/11/2015

Love these! I always want a batch of these in the fridge. I cut the sugar in half and didn't put in the salt. Instead I added a dash of garlic salt celery seed and dill Read More

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Garry Gina Dunn

03/07/2017

I cant review this honestly as I usually follow a similar recipe by adding tidbits of items in the reviews. what I did, after cutting the cukes, skin on, I mixed up the 2tbs salt, 1/2 cup each cider and white vinegars with 1/2 cup purified water. Added 1 tsp galic salt and 1/2 tsp celery seed. and medium yellow onion sliced thin then broken apart. they were really great. My first attempt too. I was surprised because they are so easy to make. Read More

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souppotsie

02/22/2015

These are the bomb!! Soooo easy too. ADDED to my review on the second round: Gone in a day and a half. Making these for Dad next. Maybe fewer onions although they were gone too! Read More

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DeevaDeena

07/22/2016

These were way to sweet for my taste. But i plan to try them again with less sugar. Read More

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I cut the vinegar with some water and used splenda instead of sugar. The kids ate them like candy!

Excellent. I only used 1/8 cup sugar. Added garlic, and fresh ground black pepper. They were gone in minutes. Tonight I'll add fresh Thai chilies for some heat. YUM

Love these! I always want a batch of these in the fridge. I cut the sugar in half and didn't put in the salt. Instead I added a dash of garlic salt celery seed and dill

These are the bomb!! Soooo easy too. ADDED to my review on the second round: Gone in a day and a half. Making these for Dad next. Maybe fewer onions although they were gone too!