russ's "open jar" pickles

Necedah, WI
Updated on Sep 27, 2012

No canning involved in this simple recipe. Your family will enjoy the unusual taste of these homemade pickles.

Rate
prep time 15 Min
cook time
method Canning/Preserving
yield 1 Gallon

Ingredients

  • 12 - fresh cucumbers (enough to fill a one gallon jar)
  • 2 large onions
  • 6 - dill heads (or 3 tsp. dill seeds)
  • 3 cups sugar
  • 4 cups cider vinegar
  • 4 cups water
  • 1/2 cup canning salt

How To Make russ's "open jar" pickles

  • Step 1
    Cut cucumbers into bite-size pieces (may be peeled). Slice onions. Pack cut-up cucumber and onions into sterile one gallon container or jar. Set aside. In a medium saucepan, mix all other ingredients together and bring to boil. Pour hot mixture over cucumbers and onions. Mix well.
  • Step 2
    Place lid on jar and set aside on counter. Wait four days then place in refrigerator.
  • Step 3
    These pickles store well (in the refrigerator) for several months.

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