How to Make Eight Day Icicle Pickles in Easy Steps

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Eight day icicle pickles –Today, I’m excited to share a delightful recipe for Eight-Day Icicle Pickles. These pickles are a refreshing and crunchy addition to any meal and perfect for satisfying that craving for a zesty bite. Let’s dive right in!

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Eight-Day Icicle Pickles

Ingredients

To make these icicle pickles, you’ll need the following ingredients:

  • 8 cups of small cucumbers (about 2 to 3 inches long)
  • 1 cup of pickling salt
  • 8 cups of water
  • 1 cup of sugar
  • 3 cups of white vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons of mustard seeds
  • 1 tablespoon of black peppercorns
  • 1 tablespoon of turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon of celery seed
  • 1 teaspoon of dill seed

Instructions

Now that we’ve gathered our ingredients, let’s move on to the preparation steps:

  1. Start by washing the cucumbers thoroughly and removing the stems. You may wish to cut them into halves or quarters, depending on your preference.
  2. In a large bowl, mix the cucumbers with the pickling salt. Pour in 8 cups of water to cover the cucumbers completely. Let this sit for 24 hours, making sure to stir occasionally to ensure all cucumbers are brined evenly.
  3. After 24 hours, drain the cucumbers and rinse them under cold water to remove excess salt.
  4. In a large pot, combine the sugar, vinegar, mustard seeds, black peppercorns, turmeric, celery seed, and dill seed. Bring this mixture to a boil, stirring until the sugar has dissolved.
  5. Once boiling, carefully add the rinsed cucumbers to the pot. Allow the mixture to boil for 5 minutes. This step is critical as it infuses the flavors into the cucumbers, making them irresistibly tasty.
  6. Remove the pot from heat and pour the cucumbers and brine into sterilized jars while still hot.
  7. Seal the jars tightly and let them cool down completely. Don’t forget to refrigerate the jars after cooling!
  8. Your Eight-Day Icicle Pickles will be ready to enjoy after about 8 days of marinating in the refrigerator. The longer they sit, the more flavorful they become!

These crunchy, sweet, and tangy pickles are the perfect accompaniment to sandwiches, burgers, or simply as a snack on their own. Enjoy the delightful crunch of your homemade Eight-Day Icicle Pickles!