Freezer Dill Pickles Recipe

Craving crunchy dill pickles without the canning hassle? This Freezer Dill Pickle recipe delivers! These quick pickles are ready in under 2 hours, skipping the long fermentation process. Simply combine thinly sliced cucumbers and onions with salt and water, then drain and mix with sugar, vinegar, and dill. Freeze in jars or containers for a delicious snack anytime! Perfect for busy schedules, these pickles are a fantastic freezer staple.

Prep Time 90 mins
Cook Time 90 mins
Calories 254.5 kcal
Protein 3g
Rating 4.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Freezer Dill Pickles

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How to Make Freezer Dill Pickles

  1. Thinly slice 1 pound of cucumbers and 3/4 pound of yellow onions to 1/8 inch thickness.
  2. In a 2-quart non-metal bowl, combine the sliced cucumbers and onions with 4 tablespoons of salt and 2 tablespoons of water.
  3. Let the mixture stand for 2 hours.
  4. After 2 hours, drain the cucumbers and onions thoroughly. Do not rinse.
  5. Return the drained vegetables to the bowl.
  6. Add 1 cup of sugar, 1/2 cup of cider vinegar, and 1 tablespoon of dried dill weed to the bowl.
  7. Stir gently until the sugar dissolves completely and the liquid covers the vegetables.
  8. Pack the pickle mixture into wide-mouth jars or freezer-safe containers, leaving 1 inch of headspace at the top.
  9. Seal the jars or containers tightly.
  10. Freeze for up to 3 months.
  11. To serve, thaw in the refrigerator overnight or at room temperature for a couple of hours.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

291 g

Sugar

222g

Fat

0g

Carbs

21g