Ice Box Pickles Recipe

Name: Ice Box Pickles
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 head cauliflower; 7 cup cucumber diced, with seeds removed; 1/2 cup onion, sliced; 1/2 cup sliced red or green pepper, or a combination of both; 2 cup sugar**; 1 cup vinegar; 1 tbsp coarse salt; 1 tsp mustard seed; 1 tsp celery seed; 2 large mason jars

Servings: persons

1
Cut up all vegetables into a large container or bowl (1 gallon capacity approx.)
2
Combine vinegar, spices, salt, and **sugar into a jar and shake well.
3
With the sugar, 2 cups is fairly sweet, so if you want a sweeter pickle use all 2 cups.
4
For a tarter pickle use less.
5
I started with 1 1/2 cups in the jar and taste tested.
6
I used about 1 23 cups of sugar.
7
Pour the liquid over the cut up vegetables, cover and refrigerate 12 24 hrs stirring every 6 - 8 hrs or so, making sure all the vegetables are evenly coated.
8
The vegetable mass you started with will drop considerably and the liquid mass will double to triple in volume.
9
Divide your pickled vegetables into 2 jars and cover with the liquid left in the container.
10
Theses pickles will keep for 3 months in the refrigerator, if they last that long!
11
Enjoy!
12
:)

537

kcal

Calories

131

Carbs

Protein

Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 head cauliflower, 7 cup cucumber diced, with seeds removed, 1/2 cup onion, sliced, 1/2 cup sliced red or green pepper, or a combination of both, and more.

Yes, Ice Box Pickles falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Ice Box Pickles

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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