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Refrigerator Mustard Pickles

Here's how you make Refrigerator Mustard Pickles
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  • Servings: 10
  • Prep: 10m
  • Cook: 5m
    • The following recipe serves 10 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 1 pound pickling cucumbers
  • 1 pound okra
  • 1 red bell pepper
  • 1 cup white vinegar
  • 1/2 cup cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 3 tablespoons kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (or to taste)
  • 2 tablespoons mustard powder
  • 2 tablespoons turmeric
  • 2-3 cups ice water or ice
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Wash cucumbers and cut in half lengthwise. Place in individual jars or one big one.

  • Step 2: If okra are small, add to the jars. If large, cut in half lengthwise and add to the jars.

  • Step 3: Wash the red bell pepper, trim and cut into julienne strips. Add to the jars.

  • Step 4: In a small saucepan, place the next 7 ingredients (white vinegar - turmeric). Stir to combine. Bring to ALMOST a boil over medium heat until the salt and sugar are dissolved. About 3 minutes. Remove from heat.

  • Step 5: Add 2 cups cold water or ice cubes. Stir until mixture is cold. If needed, add more of the cold water.

  • Step 6: Pour over the vegetables. Put lids on the jars. Refrigerate at least 6 hours. Better if left overnight and even better after a few days.

Tips & Variations

Don't forget the following tips and variations.
  • Canning jars with lids

We hope you enjoy this recipe!

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