29 Vintage Pickle Recipes

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29 Vintage Pickle Recipes1/29 Favorite Bread & Butter Pickles 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Favorite Bread & Butter Pickles Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 55 min Servings 11 pints Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I made these pickles while growing up and love them because you can eat them with just about anything. Now, both of my children love these pickles too. I think you’ll enjoy them as much as we do! —Linda Weger, Robinson, Illinois Nutrition Facts: 1/4 cup: 60 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 645mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (14g sugars,

0 fiber), 0 protein

0 fiber), 0 protein. 2/29 Refrigerator Garden Pickles 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 35 min Servings 7 pints Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Canning isn’t necessary for these crisp-tender, tangy pickles. Keep them in the fridge and eat them up within a month. —Linda Chapman, Meriden, Iowa Nutrition Facts: 1/4 cup: 55 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 28mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein. 3/29 Sweet ‘n’ Tangy Freezer Pickles 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Sweet ‘n’ Tangy Freezer Pickles Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min

Servings 32 servings (1/4 cup each) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

Servings 32 servings (1/4 cup each) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Now you can have all the goodness of crunchy sweet-sour pickles without going to the trouble of canning them. Even though these puckery slices can be stored in the freezer, they don’t last long at my house. —Jean Vance, Charlotte, North Carolina 4/29 Christmas Pickles 7 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 6-1/2 quarts Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A dear family friend made these pickles for decades. I’ve adapted the recipe a bit over the years,

but in my heart they are still “Dr. Rhodes’ pickles.”

but in my heart they are still “Dr. Rhodes’ pickles.” These morsels are delicious any time of year, but the green, red and white hues of the pickles, cherries and onions make them ideal for Christmas gift-giving—and it’s a tasty twist on the classic Christmas pickle tradition. —Patricia Martin, Shelby Nutrition Facts: 1/4 cup: 99 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 55mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (23g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein. 5/29 Pickled Peaches 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Pickled Peaches Recipe photo by Christine Ma for Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 12 servings Go

to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Fresh peach quarters soaked in vinegar, sugar and warm spices are a classic southern treat. Serve with ice cream, pound cake, roasted meat and veggies, or mix into your favorite salad greens.—Nick Iverson, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 4 pieces: 78 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 0 sodium, 19g carbohydrate (17g sugars, 2g fiber), 1g protein. 6/29 Pickled Sweet Peppers 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Pickled Sweet Peppers Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 5 pints Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I love to can

my homegrown produce

my homegrown produce. I call this recipe Summer in a Jar. The peppers have a nice combination of tart and spicy flavors. —Edna Clemens, West Branch, Michigan Nutrition Facts: 1 ounce: 13 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 15mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 0 protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 Free food. 7/29 Spiced Pickled Beets 11 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 1 hour 50 min Servings 4 pints Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: With sweet, tangy and spiced flavors, these pickled beets are so good that they’ll win over just about everyone in

your house

your house. Jars of colorful beets make great gifts, too! —Edna Hoffman, Hebron, Indiana Nutrition Facts: 1/4 cup: 53 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 44mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1/2 starch. 8/29 Pickled Green Beans 9 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 30 min Servings 4 pints Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This recipe produces zippy little pickled green beans, preserving my veggies for months to come … if they last that long. I crank up the heat a bit with cayenne pepper. —Marisa McClellan, Philadelphia,

Diabetic Exchanges: 1 Free food

Pennsylvania Nutrition Facts: 8 green beans: 9 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 83mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 Free food. 9/29 Pickled Mushrooms for a Crowd Test Kitchen Approved Pickled Mushrooms for a Crowd Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings about 7-1/2 dozen (6 cups mixture) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Serve tangy pickled mushrooms alongside a steak, as an appetizer with toothpicks, in a salad or as part of an antipasto platter. However you present them, you can’t go wrong! —John Levezow,

Eagan, Minnesota Nutrition Facts: 1 pickled mushroom: 7 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 5mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein. 10/29 Sweet Pickled Onions 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Pickled Sweet Onions Recipe photo by Suzan Najjar Total Time 40 min Servings 4 half-pints Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These slightly crunchy pickled onions are not only a great gift for Christmas, but also a terrific contribution to a backyard barbecue as a relish for burgers and hot dogs. —Laura Winemiller, Delta, Pennsylvania Nutrition Facts: 2 tablespoons: 36 calories, 0 fat (0

saturated fat)

saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 395mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 1g fiber), 0 protein. 11/29 Fire-and-Ice Pickles 18 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Fire-and-Ice Pickles Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 10 min Servings 3 pints Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These sweet and spicy pickles are great on a sandwich or all by themselves as a snack. The recipe is an easy way to dress up store-brought pickles and make them a special treat! —Myra Innes, Auburn, Kansas Nutrition Facts: 1/4 cup: 134 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 362mg sodium, 34g carbohydrate (33g

sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein

sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein. 12/29 Pickled Sweet Peppers 5 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Pickled Bell Peppers Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 16 servings (4 cups) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Well received at potlucks, these colorful sliced peppers add zest to the menu—and they’re a smart way to use peppers from the garden. I also like to make them as a zippy side for lunch or dinner at home. —Heather Prendergast, Sundre, Alberta Nutrition Facts: 1/4 cup: 67 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 2mg sodium, 17g

carbohydrate (15g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein

carbohydrate (15g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein. 13/29 Pickled Watermelon Rind 7 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Watermelon Rind Pickles Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 55 min Servings 4 pints Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: “Waste not, want not” has always been smart advice—especially when it produces picked watermelon rind that’s so refreshing. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen Nutrition Facts: 1/4 cup: 16 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 96mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein. 14/29 Refrigerator Dill Pickles 48 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 40 min Servings about

100 pickle spears Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

100 pickle spears Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Easy and economical, refrigerator dill pickles are tangy, zesty and crispy. No one will believe you made them yourself! —Jake Haen, Ocala, Florida Nutrition Facts: 1 pickle spear: 5 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 280mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 Free food. 15/29 Chicago-Style Hot Giardiniera 5 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Chicago-Style Hot Giardiniera Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 8 cups Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I have been living

So I developed my own to use at home

in Chicago for many years and have grown to love the spicy giardiniera served at restaurants. So I developed my own to use at home. We love it on everything from eggs to sandwiches and even pizza! —Andrea Quiroz, Chicago, Illinois Nutrition Facts: 1/4 cup: 80 calories, 8g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 174mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein. 16/29 Pickled Grapes 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Sweet & Spicy Pickled Red Seedless Grapes Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 4 pints Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Most

people don’t think about grapes when creating a canned pickle recipe

people don’t think about grapes when creating a canned pickle recipe. The pickling liquid for these grapes includes red wine, vinegar and common pickling spices like coriander, mustard seeds and hot pepper; it also contains warm spices like cinnamon and star anise along with brown sugar. These flavor-packed grapes are unique and delicious on a fab antipasto, pickle or cheese tray. —Cheryl Perry, Hertford, North Carolina Nutrition Facts: 1/4 cup: 32 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 7mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein. 17/29 Pickled Asparagus Recipe 2 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved

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