Who says you need a canning pot to enjoy homemade pickles? Freezer pickles are simple to make, taste amazing, and stay fresh in the freezer for months, so you can savor that sweet, briny crunch of summer anytime.<\/p>\n
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First things first, this is a pickle recipe \u2013 but not a canning recipe.<\/p>\n
For those of you new to pickle making, this is great news!<\/em> You can make a big batch of freezer pickles with minimal ingredients, no special equipment, and minimal time commitment.<\/p>\n Freezer pickles are cucumbers preserved in a vinegar-based brine and stored in the freezer instead of being heat-processed like traditional canned pickles.<\/p>\n They are made by slicing cucumbers, salting them briefly to draw out moisture, and then combining them with a sugar and vinegar brine. This recipe is for dill freezer pickles and contains fresh dill and garlic.<\/p>\n Use a mandolin slicer to slice cucumbers very thin: I experimented with the thinnest setting and the 2nd thinnest setting.<\/p>\n The 2nd thinnest setting on my mandolin slicer was perfect = Not quite translucent.<\/p>\n Place sliced cucumbers in a large non-reactive bowl. Toss with salt.<\/p>\n Let the cucumbers sit on the cupboard at room temperature for 2 to 3 hours. Rinse well.<\/p>\n The brine for these dill freezer pickles is made with simple ingredients including apple cider vinegar, sugar, bell pepper, fresh dill, and fresh garlic.\u00a0<\/p>\n The brine is not heated.\u00a0<\/strong>You\u2019ll want to mix it well so the sugar dissolves in the vinegar.<\/p>\n Now you\u2019ll add the cucumbers to the brine. Stir well to ensure all cucumber slices are covered\/submerged in the brine.<\/p>\n Move the cucumbers to the fridge and chill for 8 to 10 hours.<\/p>\n Once the cucumbers have been refrigerated for 8 to 10 hours, they\u2019re ready to be frozen.<\/p>\n Please note<\/strong>: The pickles are edible at this point. You don\u2019t have to freeze them all \u2013 you can store some in the fridge to eat now.<\/p>\n To freeze<\/strong>: Place pickles and some of the brine in freezer bags or freezer containers. Leave some headspace to account for expansion while freezing.<\/p>\n Before eating:<\/strong> Thaw pickles in the fridge for about 8 hours before eating. Alternatively, you can run some cool water over the freezer bags to speed up the thawing process.<\/p>\n Now that you\u2019ve made your first batch of freezer pickles, you\u2019ve got to know some of the many ways to enjoy them:<\/p>\n I hope I\u2019ve convinced you to give freezer pickles a try: They\u2019re easy\u00a0to prepare, require minimal equipment, and offer a simple alternative to traditional pickling methods.<\/p>\n This wonderful recipe was adapted from The Joy Of Pickling, by Linda Ziedrich.<\/p>\nWhat Are Freezer Pickles?<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nWhat You\u2019ll Need To Make Dill Freezer Pickles<\/h2>\n
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Step 1: Slice Cucumbers<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nStep 2: Salt Cucumbers<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nStep 3: Make The Brine<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nStep 4: Combine Cucumbers + Brine<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nStep 5: Freeze Pickles<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nIngredients<\/h2>\n
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Instructions<\/h2>\n
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