Does the play on words make you want to start singing "Gettin' Jiggy With It" or what? For some reason, I couldn't keep the song out of my head when I decided to make my annual jar of pickles. Ahhh pickles. I think pickles are either a food people totally love or hate. I happen to love them. Justin does not. So, this jar is all mine until I start to get sick of the ginormous Ball jar hanging out in my fridge. Then, I'll divvy them up amongst friends and family. Those who love pickles are always requesting my annual crop. I adapted this recipe from my mother's. She said she got the recipe from a friend (Jane Underwood). Regardless, you can tweak the recipe however you please. If you want to make them more spicy, add more peppers. I used serrano peppers for a nice kick. If you don't like the spice, leave them out. If you like your pickles sweet, don't add as much salt. No matter how you do it, it is a win!
Hot Refrigerator Pickles
3/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup salt
1 quart white vinegar
1 quart water
3 tablespoons pickling spice (I add on small jar of Tone's brand)
1 tablespoon mustard seed
30-40 sliced cucumbers (I used persian cucumbers because they are so cute!)
3 large sprigs fresh dill (which did not make it into the photo, but are present)
3 cloves garlic smashed
3 serrano peppers with the tops cut off and slit down the middle
Bring the sugar, salt, vinegar, and water to a boil. Cool for 10 minutes and poor over the cucumbers. Add the dill, garlic, mustard seed, and peppers. Refrigerate for 2-3 weeks and then enjoy.
P.S. I got the giant Ball jar from
Super Target. It is the 1 gallon Ball collector's jar for only $14.79. After the pickles are gone, I plan to wash this puppy out and make it a decoration item in the kitchen. I love it!
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