Crunchy Pickles: The Ultimate Recipe

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Additional Time:
13 hrs 30 mins
Total Time:
14 hrs 20 mins
Servings:
28
Yield:
7 pints

Ingredients

  • 7Ball or Kerr pint (16 oz) jars with lids and bands

  • 4pounds4- to 6-inch cucumbers, cut into 1/4-inch slices

  • 2poundsonions, thinly sliced

  • ½cupcanning salt

  • 3cupsvinegar

  • 2cupssugar

  • 2tablespoonsmustard seed

  • 2teaspoonsturmeric

  • 2teaspoonscelery seed

  • 1teaspoonginger

  • 1teaspoonpeppercorns

  • Ball pickle crisp granules

Cooking Directions

  1. Immerse the pint jars in simmering water until needed. Wash new, unused lids and rings in warm soapy water.

  2. Combine cucumbers and onions in a large bowl, layering with canning salt: cover with ice cubes. Let stand for 1 hour and 30 minutes. Drain; rinse; drain again and set aside.

  3. Combine vinegar, sugar, mustard seed, turmeric, celery seed, ginger, and peppercorns in a large pot; bring to a boil. Add drained cucumbers and onions; return to a boil.

  4. Pack cucumber mixture and liquid into the hot, sterilized jars, filling to within 1/2 inch of the top. Add rounded 1/8 teaspoon pickle crisp granules to each jar. Remove air bubbles. Top with the lids and screw the rings on tightly.

  5. Process in a boiling-water canner for 10 minutes, adjusting for altitude.

  6. Remove the jars from the canner and let rest, several inches apart, for 12 to 24 hours. Press the center of each lid with a finger to ensure the lid does not move up or down. Remove the rings for storage and store in a cool, dark area.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe28
Calories82
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
0g
0%
Saturated Fat
0g
0%
Cholesterol
0mg
0%
Sodium
2024mg
88%
Total Carbohydrate
19g
7%
Dietary Fiber
1g
3%
Total Sugars
16g
Protein
1g
2%
Vitamin C
3mg
3%
Calcium
19mg
1%
Iron
0mg
2%
Potassium
108mg
2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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