Icebox Pickles Recipe

Icebox Pickles Recipe

  • 6 unpeeled cucumbers, sliced
  • 2 onions, sliced
  • 2 large green bell peppers, chopped
  • 2 red bell peppers, chopped
  • 1/3 cup salt
  • 2 trays ice cubes
  • 5 cups white sugar
  • 3 cups white vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons mustard seeds
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons celery seeds
  1. Combine cucumbers, onions, green bell peppers, red bell peppers, and salt in a large container. Cover with ice cubes. Let stand for 3 hours. Drain off brine and squeeze out excess moisture.
  2. Mix sugar, vinegar, mustard seeds, and celery seeds in a saucepan. Bring to a boil; cook for 3 minutes. Pour over cucumber mixture. Let cool, about 30 minutes.
  3. Divide cucumber mixture among jars. Cover with lids and refrigerate.