Easy Homemade Pickles

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 

Comments

[Sarah Kyle]

looks delicious!

[A Splash of Ida]

I have never been a fan of pickles, but this just looks oh so yum!!! :-)

xoxo
Ida

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[Viveca Johansen]

Love pickles! Must try this out some day ;)

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[Daisy Girl]

Wow I didn't know it was that easy. I'm going to have to try this recipe. Thank you!

[Margherita]

I looooove pickels!!!!

[Joanne]

Your like a queen of a lady.

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[Sydney]

I absolutely love making things pickled. I don't add sugar just because I don't like sweet to my pickles but use the rest of your recipe to a T. I love to make green beans this way, and I pre-cook baby carrots for about five minutes, cut them in half and add hot peppers to the mix. YUM!

[Ches Hinojosa-Spidel]

Wow... Those look incredible! I've been wanting to try my hand at pickling and maybe it's about time to!

[shannon]

Yummy! I love pickles, but I've never made them homemade. I bet they're great.

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[Rachael]

Too pretty for eating.Rx

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[Nicole]

yet another thing that I must try. thanks! [Treasure Tromp] 

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mmmmm!!i need to try the radish one now!

[Ash]

Done. I can't wait to crack into these tomorrow. I adore a real crunchy pickle. I added a few red pepper flakes to one batch. I hope it turns out well...and doesn't completely set my mouth on fire. Fingers crossed.
Also, I'm totally inspired to find a CSA box provider for my home. The Hubs and I need more intentional instead of accidental eating.

Cheers!
Ash

[Kim]

My favourite is a controversial one - Pickled Eggs. I am addicted. My Mum makes me a huge jar full of them at Christmas time. Yum... xxxx

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[Makenzie]

Wow! it seems so easy! I'm going to try it this weekend.
Question: Do you have to do anything special to "seal" the jars or is it just as simple as putting the lid on?

[Mone]

Love this, thanks for sharing! I´ve harvested my 1 bunch of white radishes today and just until 1 minute ago I wasn´t sure what do do with them :)

[eskimo*rose]

Yum - I have never tried that ... but willl be for sure ... I'm thinking great family xmas presies ...

[Eva]

Great idea, definitly going to try this!

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[CamMi Pham]

Wow i thought it would be much harder to make pickles. This is much easier than I expected I need to try thanks love
Cammi
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[Hannah]

Thank you so much for sharing this, I was just on the hunt to find a recipe! But I'm wanting to pickle peppers, which I think this will do well too.