Spicy Christmas Pickles No Cook Recipe

Spice up your holidays (or any day!) with these incredibly easy, no-cook Spicy Christmas Pickles! Bright green and red, these sweet and spicy refrigerator pickles are perfectly crisp and add a festive pop of color to any holiday spread or appetizer platter. This family-favorite recipe, originally found in a local electric co-op magazine, is surprisingly versatile – enjoy them with the vibrant holiday colors or skip the food coloring for a delicious year-round treat! Get ready for a flavor explosion that's both exciting and incredibly simple to make.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 10095 mins
Calories 97.6 kcal
Protein 0g
Rating 4.8 (5 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Spicy Christmas Pickles No Cook

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How to Make Spicy Christmas Pickles No Cook

  1. Combine cucumbers, onions, and peppers in a large bowl.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together vinegar, sugar, salt, and spices (red pepper flakes, celery seed, and turmeric for color if desired).
  3. Pour the vinegar mixture over the cucumber mixture, ensuring all the vegetables are fully submerged.
  4. If using food coloring, add it now and stir gently.
  5. Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap or a lid.
  6. Refrigerate for at least 24 hours, allowing the flavors to meld. The longer they sit, the better they taste! (Up to 2 weeks)
  7. Serve chilled and enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

9 g

Sugar

97g

Fat

0g

Carbs

8g