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    Home » Recipe Roundups

    30 Easy Refrigerator Pickles Recipe Roundup

    July 30, 2019 *Updated* November 29, 2019 / By: Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy 70 Comments

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    Are you a quick pickle lover? This Easy Refrigerator Pickles Recipe Roundup is packed with LOTS of no-cook pickle ideas.

    The best pickle recipes (in our house) are fridge pickles. So easy to make. So delicious to eat.

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    There is nothing better than a fresh dill pickle. Eating them a couple of days after they are made. I would never let my mom’s dill pickles sit very long before cracking open a jar.

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    She was a master canner! I mean the fruit cellar was packed with mason jars. Sweet pickles, hot pickles, bread and butter pickles. Dill pickles, pickled carrots, mustard pickles, and of course pickled beets.

    Mom certainly was into making fermented pickles. Her huge garden was always bursting with veggies.

    Besides freezing vegetables, she also turned them into delicious varieties of pickles. She also canned fruit like peaches, pears, cherries, plums and all the wonderful homemade jams too. My aunt had an orchard, so all the produce bases were covered.

     

    Washing and sterilizing all the jars. Making the brine. Cooking the pickles. Sure seems like a lot of work to me. Besides, I don’t have a fruit cellar or cold room to store all those jars.

    No-cook refrigerator pickles are MY “go-to” method for making pickles. I make a batch (or two, since I usually give some away), eat them, then make more. Always having fresh pickles in the fridge is great.

    I have experimented with several kinds of easy pickle recipes. I thought it would be fun to create a recipe roundup. With the help of some of my blogger friends, you just might be surprised at ALL the types of easy refrigerator pickles you can make.

    Don’t get stuck on dill pickles and pickled beets. After browsing this pickle roundup, you will be heading into your kitchen to try some of these recipes for quick pickles.

    I even did a podcast on How To Make Quick Pickles. 

    A true pub favourite, this Easy Classic Pickled Eggs Recipe is done my way. So many variations competing for "the best" tasting egg. | homemadeandyummy.com

    The FIRST pickle recipe I made was Pickled Eggs. YES, pickled eggs. If you click through to the post, you can read WHY I decided to make pickled eggs. Funny thing, to date this is still the most popular post on my blog!! Who knew that would happen?

    Easy Old Fashioned Pickled Eggs
    Eggs pickled in a brine, no sugar and no canning. Just like in thehe pub.
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    Overhead shot of Pickled Onions Recipe Only 3 Ingredients in a glass bowl.

    The next type of quick pickles I decided to try was Pickled Onions. These are a staple in our house. We use them on sandwiches, burger, and toss them into salads.

    Pickled Onion Recipe Only 3 Ingredients
    This easy Pickled Onions Recipe using only 3 ingredients is the perfect condiment for burgers, salads and sandwiches. Made in minutes, and you can even eat them the same day.
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    Overhead shot of Pickled Onions Recipe Only 3 Ingredients in a glass bowl.

    A jar of Refrigerator Pickled Zucchini ready to eat.

    Zucchini Pickles have to be our favourite easy pickle recipe. This is a summer staple for all the bbq parties. The perfect condiment for burgers. Well, it’s a tie between these and Bourbon Caramelized Onion Jam. I always have jars of both!

    Refrigerator Pickled Zucchini Recipe
    Zucchini sliced into ribbons, with the help of some brine make the most delicious Refrigerator Pickled Zucchini you have ever tasted. Super easy, even a novice can make these quick pickles in no time.
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    A jar of Refrigerator Pickled Zucchini ready to eat.

    REFRIGERATOR DILL PICKLES 

    There are so many delicious varieties of dill pickles. Hot, garlic, kosher, Russian just to name a few. All have subtle differences, all are totally delicious.

    You just might find a new favourite in this selection of easy refrigerator dill pickles.

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    Refrigerator Kosher Dill Pickles
    Just like you can find in the store, but better since they are homemade.
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    Easy Refrigerator Pickles
    Super easy to make. Once you are done eating, just add more cucumbers to the jar!!
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    Jalapeno Garlic Dill Refrigerator Pickles
    A little heat, and little garlic and a WHOLE lot of flavour.
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    Best Ever Refrigerator Dill Pickles
    Fresh, crunchy, tangy, garlicky, and full of flavor, even after only a day in the fridge.
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    Russian Dill Pickles
    Russian Dill Pickles are deliciously crunchy and refreshing. Also known as "half-sour pickles".
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    24 Hour Dill Hamburger Pickles
    This easy recipe doesn’t require vinegar and tastes just like the best dill pickles!
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    SWEET & SPICY REFRIGERATOR PICKLES 

    Whether you are looking for a sweet pickles recipe or pickles on the spicy side, there is something for everyone. I certainly remember my mom’s bread and butter pickles.

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    Spicy Pickle Recipe
    Homemade overnight refrigerated dill pickles that are ready the next day.
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    Refrigerator Bread and Butter Pickles
    Perfect on sandwiches or burgers used to garnish charcuterie platters, and served alongside roasted meats.
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    Refrigerator Sweet Pickles
    So easy to make, these pickles are sweet and crispy and made in the refrigerator! No canning required.
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    Easy Hot Pickled Peppers
    Great on sandwiches, in soups or stews for a little added kick, or for making hot sauces and salsas!
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    EASY REFRIGERATOR PICKLED VEGETABLES 

    Pickled beets are so delicious, and moms were certainly some of the best I have ever eaten. Have you tried other pickled vegetables? So many great things to make.

    Pickled asparagus, pickled radishes, cabbage, and okra too.

    Maybe I can convince my daughter to like carrots. Since she loves dill pickles, pickled carrots might work. I know she would love some pickled beans.

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    Pickled Purslane
    Nutritious and flavorful garden weeds, Pickled Purslane is great on sandwiches, snacking and more.
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    Easy Pickled Peppers
    Pickled peppers are quite tangy and great for use in cooking.
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    Pickled Radishes
    A great alternative to eating radishes raw. Perfect for salads and more.
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    Refrigerator Pickled Beets
    Simply roast the beets, slice, and submerge in a vinegar, salt, and sugar brine for the easiest pickled beets ever.
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    Quick Pickled Green Tomatoes
    A great way to enjoy the early arrivals of your tomato garden.
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    Pickled Vegetables
    Put any veggies in a simple vinegar and oil brine.
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    Asparagus Refrigerator Pickles
    Pickled in a wine brine, these asparagus pickles are perfect for brunch, snacks, on a charcuterie board or as a side dish.
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    Quick Pickled Carrots
    Crunchy, salty, and tangy, they make an excellent snack on their own or a nice accompaniment for meals of all kinds.
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    Pickled Jalapenos
    Quick pickled jalapeños can be made the day before and enjoyed on a variety of foods including nachos and chili.
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    Refrigerator Dilly Beans
    Dilly beans are pickled green beans. Super crisp and delicious and pretty much everything.
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    Quick Pickled Okra
    Made with cider vinegar, sugar and spices, this Pickled Okra recipe is crispy, crunchy and addicting.
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    Quick Pickled Red Cabbage
    Quick pickled red cabbage is very simple, and it’s a great addition to so many things. Topping burgers, or tacos, and in wraps and sandwiches. Great in Asian dishes.
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    Quick Pickled Daikon Radish
    Sweet & tangy pickled daikon radish recipe with a crisp crunch!
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    PICKLED FRUIT RECIPES (PICKLED SALADS TOO)

    Have you tried pickled fruit? This will be my first experiment. I can’t wait to give some of these a try. I am already thinking of all the places I will be using these tasty ideas.

    Pickled salads are the best to take along to parties and bbqs.

    Refrigerator Fruit & Spices Pickle Roundup Collage Image

    Green Peppercorns in Brine
    A nifty way to preserve fresh green peppercorns.
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    Haitian Pikliz
    Caribbean spicy slaw made from cabbage, carrots, shallots, scotch bonnet, lime and pickled in vinegar
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    Pickled Pineapple
    Pineapples with the amazing combination of sweet, sour and spicy.
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    Gooseberry Pickle
    The combination of gooseberries, olive oil, and fenugreek seeds explodes with high nutritional value and the flavors complement each other.
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    HOW LONG BEFORE YOU EAT REFRIGERATOR PICKLES? 

    Well, if you are like me, probably the same day LOL!

    Refrigerator pickles will be ready in 1-2 days. Ideally, the longer you wait, the better. If you can wait a week, the taste would be awesome. NEVER happens in our house, they are eaten quickly.

    ALWAYS keep them in the fridge. They will last for several weeks (ours are gone long before that). They will not last as long as traditionally fermented pickles that have been cooked in jars.

    DO YOU HAVE TO BOIL THE BRINE FOR REFRIGERATOR PICKLES? 

    YES! Boil the brine, cool slightly and pour over the sliced veggies or fruit. Boiling dissolves the sugars and salt in the recipes and helps the spices release flavour.

    WHAT IS THE BEST VINEGAR FOR PICKLING? 

    Look at each individual recipe. Most call for white distilled vinegar. Some require cider vinegar or apple cider vinegar. Do not use balsamic vinegar.

    I sure hope you found some new pickles to try in this 30 Easy Refrigerator Pickles Recipe Roundup.

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    Comments

    1. Jo

      August 12, 2019 at 3:16 am

      So many wonderful ways to pickling. Love the collection here. Can’t wait to try a couple of these soon. Saving it

      Reply
      • Gloria | Homemade & Yummy

        August 12, 2019 at 9:53 am

        This was a FUN collection to put together for sure. Hope you give some of these a try.

    2. Charity

      August 11, 2019 at 9:20 pm

      I love pickles so much, but haven’t tried making many varieties. That pickled pineapple is first on my list!

      Reply
      • Gloria | Homemade & Yummy

        August 12, 2019 at 9:53 am

        HAHAH…that seems to be on lots of “must make” lists.

    3. Michele

      August 11, 2019 at 9:12 pm

      I have to admit that I’ve never pickled anything, but I’m SO excited to try some of these. LOVE pickles!

      Reply
      • Gloria | Homemade & Yummy

        August 12, 2019 at 9:54 am

        This is the only way I pickle….give it a try. Super easy!!

    4. Jessica (Swanky Recipes)

      August 11, 2019 at 4:01 pm

      Growing up in the Midwest, we made pickles every summer with the bounty of cucumbers we’d get from the garden. To this day, my family and friends trade pickle jars with each other. It’s a fun way to try new recipes. I especially want to try the zucchini pickles and share them now.

      Reply
      • Gloria | Homemade & Yummy

        August 12, 2019 at 9:54 am

        That sounds like a fun way to get to taste some tasty pickle recipes.

    5. Tara Teaspoon

      August 11, 2019 at 9:53 am

      What a comprehensive list! I have never thought to pickle most of these things. I cant wait to try some fun new combinations on my burgers! the Jalapeno Garlic Pickles looked extra delicious!

      Reply
      • Gloria | Homemade & Yummy

        August 12, 2019 at 9:56 am

        This was a fun roundup to put together for sure. Hope you give some of these a try.

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