Three-ingredient Cucumber and Onion Refrigerator Pickles are super easy to make and pack a flavorful, crunchy bite that’s out-of-this-world delicious! This ” no-canning ” recipe is always a hit, whether served as a salad, side dish, snack, or added to your favorite sandwich or burger.
For more quick pickle recipes, try my Quick Pickle Red Onions, Pickled Fresh Corn, and Quick Pickled Sweet Peppers and Onions.
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Almost everybody growing up in the South has eaten easy refrigerator pickles at some point. Reading through the many comments below, you’ll see just how much of a family staple these cool and crispy bites are. My mama, aunts, and grandmother had them on the table at almost every meal during the summer when I was a kid. These pickles are cool and refreshing, and the crunch is irresistible!
Why You’ll Love Cucumber Onion Refrigerator Pickles
- No Canning Equipment Needed: This quick pickle recipe requires no special equipment, just a bowl or mason jar!
- Versatile: Enjoy this zesty punch of flavor as a snack, on a hot dog, or with a cozy grain bowl.
- They Keep Getting Better: After a day or two in the fridge, these cucumbers and onions get more and more flavorful! So go ahead and make them ahead of time.
How To Make Quick Pickled Cucumbers And Onions
Ingredients
- Of course, cucumbers and onions are needed. For a bit more sweetness, I like to use Vidalia or spring onions.
- I like to use apple cider vinegar, but you could also use white vinegar.
- You’ll need some salt, pepper, and sugar to flavor these.
Recipe Variations
- Modify the sweetness by using a liquid sweetener like honey. You can also leave it out altogether if you don’t like the sweetness. I prefer it to complement the vinegar.
- You can add 1 cup water to thin out the vinegar mixture.
- Get creative with the vegetables! Add sliced jalapenos, radishes, carrots, or beets to the pickled mixture.
- You can add fresh herbs like dill, oregano, or parsley for a new flavor take.
- Add spices like red pepper flakes, celery seeds, or mustard seeds to amp up the pickled flavor.
Instructions
- Step One: Slice cucumbers and onions thinly. Whisk together vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper in a small bowl and pour over them.
- Step Two: Chill in the fridge for about an hour before serving. You can keep them in the fridge (in the vinegar mixture) in a covered bowl or jar with a lid for up to a week.
Donya’s Tips For Making Pickled Cucumbers And Onions
Make sure to use fresh cucumbers. Kirby cucumbers (small with little bumps) are best, but mini cucumbers work well, too. Select cucumbers that are firm and without blemishes.
Frequently Asked Questions
This easy-to-make recipe stores beautifully in the fridge. Make sure to use a jar with a lid or a covered bowl. If stored properly, the pickles should last about a week.
Nope, there’s no need to boil the water for this brine! This makes it a quick and hassle-free recipe, but it also doesn’t last as long in the fridge.
How To Serve Cucumber and Onion Refrigerator Pickles
The list of ways to enjoy these pickles might just be endless! They can be a side salad along with Marinated Grill Pork Tenderloin and BBQ Chicken Legs. Or, pack them up for a picnic with Mississippi Chicken Sliders and Fried Cherry Pies. Since the recipe does not have mayonnaise, it’s the perfect food to serve outdoors.
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Ingredients
- 6 – 8 Kirby or small cucumbers
- 2 small Vidalia or spring onions
- ⅓ cup Apple Cider vinegar
- ⅓ cup sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon fresh cracked pepper
Instructions
- Slice cucumbers and onions thinly. Whisk together vinegar, sugar, salt and pepper in a small bowl and pour over cucumbers and onions.
- Chill in the fridge for about an hour before serving. Store refrigerator pickled in covered bowl or jar with a lid in the fridge for up to a week.
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Patricia. Clayton
I have ate this recipe all my life
Carlene Davis
Absolutely love this recipe!!
Thank you so much!
~Donya
Dave
I use red onions for a little bit more color. These are awesome and always a hit at get togethers
Thanks so much, Dave!
~Donya
Troy
Grew up with this recipe. I still love them.
Me, too! Thanks, Troy.
~Donya
Patti
I just made these and they were AMAZING!! I added a pinch of cayenne pepper and DANG!! I can’t stop eating them!!
Awesome! Thanks for the terrific rating.
~Donya
Vickie
My Momma would make this usually for Sunday dinner. As a change up., sometimes she would add beets to this! Momma has been gone a long time, i have always made them, my daughter and daughter in law both make it as well.
Lisa Henderson
Beets sound terrific! I am going to try this recipe and add beets! Thank you for idea.
Donya
Hey Lisa!
That sounds like an amazing idea! Y’all let me know how it turns out! Thanks for your support!
~Donya
Toni
see i dont like sweetness with my pickles or cucumbers could I use dill or salt
Hey Toni! Sure, dill and salt would be great additions.
Enjoy,
Donya
Michelle
Can you make these without the sugar?
Hey Michelle, I like a little sweetener with so much vinegar. You can substitute any sweetener you like.
Thanks for stopping by!
~Donya
Kelly
Yes
Brenda Neill
I dont sweeten mine at all . I like the tartness
Anonymous
delicious!