Fresh Refrigerator Dill Pickles

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Summer is winding down here and one of the best parts is that it is time to enjoy the fruits (or vegetables!) of our earlier summer labor planting a garden!  I love garden harvest season!  We are harvesting cucumbers right now.  So far I've canned several pints of Sweet Sticks and several quarts of my Mom's old recipe for Dill Pickles. The recipe I'm sharing today should really be named Linda's Fresh Dill Pickles.   I got the recipe from my Mom and her neighbor Linda gave it to her.  I have no idea why it is called a dill pickle as there is no dill in the recipe and there is sugar in it.  However, it does not have the usual turmeric, mustard seed, and cider vinegar that is often in sweet pickles.   The mystery may continue as neither Linda nor my Mom are around to ask.  If you prefer a traditional sweet pickle taste check out my mother-in-law's recipe Shirley's Sweet Refrigerator Pickles.

Today I only mixed up a half batch so I could try just one quart.  It fits in my refrigerator better than a large jar.  These do taste fresh and crisp and will last in your fridge for a few months if you don't eat them quickly!   Aren't they beautiful!






Linda's Fresh Dill Pickles

7 cups cucumber sliced thin, do not peel

1 cup sliced sweet onion

1 cup sliced green peppers

2 cups sugar

1 cup white vinegar

1 tablespoon celery seed

1 tablespoon salt

Combine all ingredients in a large jar  - 2 quarts or larger.  Cover with lid and shake until sugar is dissolved.  Refrigerate.  They are ready to eat in a few days and will store in the refrigerator for 3-4 months.

Joy's Notes:  I often use less green peppers because I usually don't grow as many of those in my garden.  I don't see why you couldn't mix the sugar, vinegar, celery seed and salt separately and then pour over the veggies.  I've always just used the jar and shake until blended because I don't want to wash another dish. 










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