Refrigerator Pickle Pot Recipe

Enjoy crunchy, tangy pickles in just 24 hours! This Refrigerator Pickle Pot recipe lets you create a delicious and versatile condiment that's ready to eat in a day and lasts for months. Simply layer fresh vegetables, pour over a simple brine, and refrigerate. Keep adding to the pot as you use it up – it's a self-replenishing pantry staple! Perfect for sandwiches, burgers, or as a side dish.

Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 1470 mins
Calories 3999.7 kcal
Protein 57g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Refrigerator Pickle Pot

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How to Make Refrigerator Pickle Pot

  1. Wash and prepare all vegetables.
  2. Using a crinkle cutter (or sharp knife), cut 4 medium cucumbers into 1/4-1/2 inch slices.
  3. Cut 2 medium carrots into 1-inch chunks.
  4. Trim 1 small head of cauliflower and separate into flowerets.
  5. Quarter 2 medium onions if larger than 1 inch.
  6. Cut 2 medium green tomatoes into quarters.
  7. Blanch carrots, cauliflower, and onions: Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add carrots, cauliflower, and onions in batches (if necessary), and blanch for 2 minutes. Immediately transfer to an ice bath to stop the cooking process. Drain well.
  8. Pack vegetables tightly into a 1-gallon jar, placing 4-6 cloves of garlic in the center.
  9. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of fresh dill weed (optional).
  10. In a saucepan, combine 1 cup white vinegar, 1 cup sugar, and 1 tablespoon salt. Bring to a simmer, stirring until sugar and salt dissolve. Remove from heat and let cool completely.
  11. Pour the cooled brine over the vegetables, ensuring they are fully submerged. Leave about 1/2 inch of headspace.
  12. Cover the jar tightly and refrigerate for at least 24 hours before serving. The pickles will continue to improve in flavor over time.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

2383 g

Sugar

3531g

Fat

3g

Carbs

323g