Buryl's Ice Box Pickles - Homemade Pickles with a Tangy Twist

Buryl's Ice Box Pickles are a perfect blend of sweetness, tanginess, and crunch. This easy homemade pickle recipe combines cucumbers, onions, and bell peppers with a flavorful brine, resulting in pickles that are both refreshing and addictive. Enjoy them as a side dish, condiment, or snack. These pickles require no canning process and are ready to eat after sitting in the refrigerator for 24 hours. Prepare a batch of Buryl's Ice Box Pickles to add a delicious twist to your meals and gatherings!

Ingredients

• 4 cucumbers
• 1 large onion
• 1 green bell pepper
• 1 red bell pepper
• 3 cups sugar
• 2 cups white vinegar
• 1 teaspoon celery seed
• 1 teaspoon mustard seed
• 1 tablespoon salt

Directions

1. Wash and slice the cucumbers into thin rounds.
2. Peel and slice the onion into thin rings.
3. Remove the seeds and ribs from the bell peppers, and slice them into thin strips.
4. In a large bowl, combine the cucumbers, onions, and bell peppers.
5. In a saucepan, bring the sugar, vinegar, celery seed, mustard seed, and salt to a boil. Stir until the sugar is completely dissolved.
6. Pour the hot vinegar mixture over the cucumber mixture in the bowl.
7. Stir well to ensure all the ingredients are evenly coated.
8. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a lid.
9. Allow the pickles to sit at room temperature for an hour.
10. After an hour, refrigerate the pickles for a minimum of 24 hours before consuming.
11. Stir the pickles occasionally to ensure the flavors are well-distributed.
12. Serve the pickles chilled as a side dish, condiment, or snack.

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