HOW TO MAKE REFRIGERATOR PICKLES
This recipe is illustrated with an YouTube video on the National Pickle Day page which appears on our HOME PAGE until November 15. Then, you will only be able to find it in this forum.
| INGREDIENTS |
| 3½ cups water |
4 cups cucumbers, unpeeled, sliced into disks |
| 1-1/4 cup white vinegar |
2 cloves garlic (whole) |
| 1 Tbls canning salt (NOT table salt) |
2 heads fresh dill |
| 1 Tbls sugar |
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DIRECTIONS
Boil the water, vinegar, sugar, and salt in a saucepan. Cool. Add cucumbers, garlic, and dill in a plastic or glass bowl (not metal!). Cover with the cooled liquid. Put in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days. The pickles should be good for 6 weeks. Enjoy!
. . . and a couple of bonuses just for you!
BLODDY MARY RECIPE
This version of the famous hangover helper, is also great any time you're craving a little pickle juice in your cocktail!
| INSTRUCTIONS |
| 1½ oz vodka or scotch (substitute tequila for a Bloody María!) |
2 Tbls pickle juice |
| 4 dashes Worcestershire sauce |
2½ oz tomato juice |
| 4 dashes Tabasco or Sriracha (less if you don’t like it too spicy) |
Pepper, celery, salt, and lime or lemon juice to taste |
DIRECTIONS
Stir with ice and garnish with a pickle spear and beef jerky.
FRIED PICKLE RECIPE
Although it's not über healthy, this carnival favorite is a great alternative to french fries and onion rings.
| INGREDIENTS |
| 1 egg |
¼ tsp salt |
| 1 cup milk |
¾ tsp ground black pepper |
| 1 Tbls all-purpose flour |
3 ½ cups all-purpose flour |
| 1 Tbls Worcestershire sauce |
1 qt vegetable oil for deep-frying |
| ¾ tsp cayenne pepper |
1 jar sliced dill pickles, drained |
DIRECTIONS
Mix together first four ingredients. In another bowl, stir together remaining dry ingredients.
Heat oil to 350 degrees Fahrenheit in a deep frier or deep skillet.
Dip pickle slices into the milk mixture, then into the flour mixture.
Carefully place the pickles into the oil—you may want to fry the pickles in a few separate batches to avoid over-crowding. Once the pickles float to the surfarce and are golden brown, remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
