15 minute pickles

Name: 15 Minute Pickles
Prep time: 15 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cup(s) sugar; 1 cup(s) white vinegar; 1 tablespoon(s) pickling salt or non-iodized salt; 3/4 teaspoon(s) pickling spice; 2 - medium cucumbers, cut in 1/4 inch slices; 1 - medium onion, sliced (1 cup); 1 - medium red or green bell pepper, sliced (1 cup)

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Sharron Boerum

Beaumont, CA

Updated on Mar 15, 2012

These pickles are not "canned", but can be stored in jars just the same, or even in a tightly covered bowl. Ready in 1 day, but taste best after 3 days. Will last for 2 weeks.

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prep time 15 Min

cook time

method Stove Top

yield

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups sugar
1 cup white vinegar
1 tablespoon pickling salt or non-iodized salt
3/4 teaspoon pickling spice
2 - medium cucumbers, cut in 1/4 inch slices
1 - medium onion, sliced (1 cup)
1 - medium red or green bell pepper, sliced (1 cup)

How To Make 15 minute pickles

Step 1

In medium saucepan, combine sugar, vinegar, salt and pickling spice. Bring to a boil.

Step 2

Meanwhile, place cucumber slices, onion and peppers in alternate layers in clean 1-quart glass jar or plastic container with lid, packing tightly.
Step 3

Pour hot syrup into jar to cover vegetables. If needed, run table knife between pickles and jar to release air bubbles. Close jar with lid; refrigerate.
Step 4

Pickles are ready to eat in 1 day, but taste best in 3 days.
Step 5

Storage is good for up to 2 weeks.
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