Sweet Refrigerator Pickles With Onion Recipe

Craving a quick and easy pickle recipe with a sweet kick? These Sweet Refrigerator Pickles with Onion are a game-changer! Inherited from a family recipe, these pickles require no cooking – just chilling! The perfect crunchy, sweet, and tangy side dish for any occasion. Get ready to impress your friends and family with this unbelievably easy and delicious recipe.

Prep Time 15 mins

Cook Time 150 mins

Calories 294.5 kcal

Protein 2g

Rating Be the first

Recipe Actions

Share this recipe:

Recipe Author

The Forktionary Kitchen Team

Adapted from Food.com, then tested & standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Sweet Refrigerator Pickles With Onion

4 cups thinly sliced Kirby cucumbers
1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
Bell Pepper
Mustard Seeds
Vinegar
Sugar
Canning Salt

Cook Smarter with Sous, Your Kitchen Companion

Missing an ingredient for this Sweet Refrigerator Pickles With Onion? Need a perfect wine pairing or a healthy side dish idea? Don't guess—ask Sous! Your AI-powered sous-chef is ready to help you swap ingredients, adjust serving sizes, and discover flavor tips in seconds.

How to Make Sweet Refrigerator Pickles With Onion

Combine cucumbers, onions, and garlic in a large bowl.
In a separate bowl, whisk together vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper until the sugar is dissolved.
Pour the vinegar mixture over the cucumbers and onions, ensuring they are fully submerged.
Cover the bowl tightly with a lid or plastic wrap.
Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to meld.
Serve chilled and enjoy! These pickles will only get better with time (up to 2 weeks in the refrigerator).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

48 g

Sugar

278g

Fat

Carbs

24g

Recipe Categories (Choose a category and find related recipes!)

Starters Appetizers & Snacks Side Dishes Vegetarian Gluten Free Summer Recipes Game Day Recipes

Recipe Tags (Choose a tag and find related recipes!)

Time To Make Course Preparation Low Protein Healthy Canning Condiments Etc Low Fat Dietary Low Cholesterol Low Saturated Fat Low Calorie Low In Something Number Of Servings Technique 4 Hours Or Less

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Sweet Refrigerator Pickles With Onion?

Sweet Refrigerator Pickles With Onion takes about 165 minutes from start to finish — roughly 15 minutes to prepare and 150 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Sweet Refrigerator Pickles With Onion?

Sweet Refrigerator Pickles With Onion has approximately 294.5 calories per serving, with about 2 g protein, 24 g carbohydrates and 0 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Sweet Refrigerator Pickles With Onion?

The key ingredients for Sweet Refrigerator Pickles With Onion are Cucumbers, Onion, Bell Pepper, Mustard Seeds, Vinegar, Sugar. See the full list with measurements above.