These Zucchini Refrigerator Pickles are surprisingly good! They give regular pickles a good run for their money! The pickling liquid for these pickles is delicious – sweet with a hint of spice and a yellow tinge thanks to turmeric.
Start by marinating zucchini and onion in brine. Combine vinegar, sugar, mustard, turmeric, and red pepper flakes in a small saucepan over medium heat until sugar dissolves fully. Drain the zucchini and transfer to jars. Pour the pickling liquid over the top and place in the refrigerator to chill for at least 24 hours.
To make my version of Sweet and Spicy Zucchini Refrigerator Pickles, you will need the following ingredients:
Dissolve 2 tablespoons + ½ teaspoon kosher salt in ½ a cup water at room temperature to make brine.
Place 1 medium sliced zucchini and sliced onion in a large zipper freezer bag. Add the salted water, 3 ice cubes and additional cold water to cover the zucchini and onions. Stir to combine and seal the bag. Leave to rest for 1 hour.
Meanwhile, place a small saucepan over medium heat. Combine 2 cups of apple cider vinegar with 1 cup of granulated sugar, 1½ teaspoons each of ground mustard and mustard seeds, ¾ teaspoon of turmeric, and ½ a teaspoon of crushed red pepper flakes in the saucepan.
Simmer the mixture for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Once the sugar has fully dissolved, remove from the heat and set aside.
Transfer the zucchini mixture to a colander to drain. Remove any excess moisture, by putting it through a salad spinner or rolling it up in a clean kitchen towel.
Place the drained zucchini in a large jar or several smaller jars.
Pour the pickling liquid over the zucchini. Make sure that zucchini pieces are completely covered with the liquid.
Place the lid on the jar and refrigerate for at least 24 hours.
Serve in salads, on burgers or simply eat straight from the jar.
These Sweet and Spicy Zucchini Refrigerator Pickles taste fantastic on burgers or in salads. Try making these pickles soon and come back to leave a comment letting me know how you eat yours!
So easy, delicious pickles
I made these pickles for a summer BBQ, and they were an instant hit! Everyone loved the sweet and spicy kick. The recipe is so easy to follow, and I even added some fresh garlic for an extra flavor boost. I’ll definitely be making these again!
Delicious!
Hice estos pepinillos y fue un exito en casa! Mi hijo no le gustaba los pepinillos, pero ahora no para de comerlos. Me encanta la combinación de dulce y picante, perfectos para el verano.
Delicious!
These pickles rocked! I made 'em for a BBQ, and everyone was wowed!
I made these pickles for a summer BBQ, and everyone loved them! The sweet and spicy flavors are perfect. I didn’t think my kids would eat zucchini, but they couldn’t get enough of these. Will be making again for sure.
Exceptional!
OMG, these Sweet and Spicy Zucchini Pickles are legit! 🙌 I made 'em for a BBQ, and everyone was like, 'What’s in these?!' Super easy too—just marinated & chilled. The flavors pop, and the turmeric gives such a cool twist! Proud to show off my pickling skills! 🥒✨
Amazing
These pickles turned out superb. I made them for a barbecue and they were a hit. The sweet and spicy flavour added a nice twist alongside our burgers. Easy to prepare, and will definitely make again.
Absolutely love these!
¡Increíbles! Hicimos esto para una cena y todos pidieron más.
These pickles turned out fantastic! I made them for a BBQ last weekend, and everyone was raving about them. The sweet and spicy combo is truly unique! Thank you for this great recipe.
I made these Sweet and Spicy Zucchini Refrigerator Pickles for my family BBQ and they stole the show! The balance of sweet and spicy was perfect. My kids loved them so much, they asked for more – I felt so proud serving them something I made from scratch! Totally recommend!
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