I love the sweet and tangy taste of fresh pickles. I had quite a few cucumbers in my CSA bag this past week so I thought it would be fun to make a few batches of homemade pickles to enjoy on sandwiches or just as a snack in the coming weeks. Did you know that it can be super easy to make your own pickles? It's true! There are all sorts of methods out there but for simple, quick pickles try this.
Slice up your veggies and place in a glass jar. I like to use cucumbers for classic pickles but really you can pickle just about anything. Try root vegetables like radishes and carrots. Place slices veggies in the jar and add a few peppercorns and dill sprigs.
In a bowl combine 1 cup water, 1 cup white vinegar, 2 teaspoons salt and 1 tablespoon sugar. Stir to dissolve. Pour into your veggie filled jar(s). Seal and leave in the refrigerator overnight. These will be ready the next morning and can last up to a month. The longer they set the softer and more... uh... pickled they will get. So if you like a little crisp to your pickle don't wait too long.
It's that easy! These pickles are perfect for sandwiches or snacking. xo. Emma
mmm, this looks so refreshing!
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Posted by: Tinacious.Me | June 15, 2012 at 10:19 AM
It's sad to say, but I don't think I have had homemade pickles since I was a kid. Definitely have to try this for my 3 pickle-eatin' kiddos:)
Love,
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Posted by: Stephanie May* | June 15, 2012 at 10:21 AM
Yum. I make a version of these every summer!
Posted by: Gina_AcuteDesigns | June 15, 2012 at 10:21 AM
Nothing beats my mom's!
She pickled vegetables in all these delicious spices, it would kill my friends to eat it, but I loved it.
xoxo
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Posted by: Natasha Fatah | June 15, 2012 at 10:21 AM
wow. How yummy. I need to try this.
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Posted by: Katharine | June 15, 2012 at 10:22 AM
I so love this! WAY easier than I thought it would be!
Brooke
Posted by: Brooke | June 15, 2012 at 10:24 AM
Oooh! I think I might try this. It almost seems too simple!
Posted by: Allison | June 15, 2012 at 10:27 AM
WOW elsie! Those look absolutely delicious (and so cute in those jars, too!) :)
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Posted by: rory | June 15, 2012 at 10:27 AM
YAY! I'm so glad you posted this. My hubby will be in total heaven if I make these. I had no idea it was the simple either. ♥
Posted by: Lindsay | June 15, 2012 at 10:28 AM
These look so yummy, and simple! Definitely going to try this out at home.
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Posted by: Diana | June 15, 2012 at 10:32 AM
wow that really is super easy... oh how i love pickles i def have to try this.
Posted by: zay | June 15, 2012 at 10:34 AM
SO YUMMY!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: the littlest polly | June 15, 2012 at 10:44 AM
Ooh, I've been looking for a recipe just like this!
Posted by: Lisa | June 15, 2012 at 10:47 AM
Yum. I like to put mustard seeds and corriander seeds in my pickles, too.
Posted by: Marcie | June 15, 2012 at 10:49 AM
Thank you for this recipe. I've been wanting to make my own pickles and this seems super easy.
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Posted by: Julienne | June 15, 2012 at 10:57 AM
I'm not sure why pickling seemed daunting to me in the past. Thanks for revealing how easy it is. I will be trying very soon!
Posted by: Nicole | June 15, 2012 at 10:57 AM
Where do you get the cute jars you always put things into???
Posted by: Jessie | June 15, 2012 at 11:03 AM
This is great! Any hints on a sugar substitute, for pickled veg for someone who is diabetic? Thanks in advance.
Posted by: lisa | June 15, 2012 at 11:06 AM
I didn't know it was so easy to pickle veggies. Thanks for sharing!
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Posted by: Jennifer | June 15, 2012 at 11:12 AM
ohhhh I gots to try this! I love pickles of any sort and I always order pickles like this as overpriced appetizers at restaurants. I knew they couldnt be that hard to make....
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Posted by: Serenity | June 15, 2012 at 11:16 AM