Ingredients for Shaker Pickles
- 10 cups sliced cucumbers (about 8-10 medium cucumbers, 1/4-inch thick slices)
- Onions
- Sugar
- White Vinegar
- Salt
- Alum
- Celery Seed
- Mustard Seeds
- Turmeric
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How to Make Shaker Pickles
- Wash and slice 10 cups of cucumbers into 1/4-inch thick rounds.
- Thinly slice 4-8 medium onions (about 2 cups).
- Pack sliced cucumbers and onions tightly into a clean 1-gallon jar.
- In a saucepan, combine 2 cups white vinegar, 1 cup water, 1 cup sugar, 2 tablespoons salt, and 1 tablespoon celery seed. Bring to a boil, stirring until sugar and salt dissolve.
- Carefully pour the hot brine over the cucumbers and onions in the jar, leaving about 1 inch of headspace.
- Seal the jar tightly and refrigerate.
- Shake the jar once daily for six days.
- After six days, your pickles are ready to enjoy! Store in the refrigerator for up to six months.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
39 g
Sugar
77g
Fat
0g
Carbs
7g
