08/19/2026
Laura Mehle's Sweet Cucumber Pickles are crisp, tangy, and just the right amount of sweet, making them perfect for sandwiches, burgers, charcuterie boards, or enjoying straight from the jar. 🍽️
Ingredients:
🥒 8 cups thinly sliced cucumbers (about 4 large cucumbers)
🧅 3 cups sliced onions
🧂 3 tablespoons salt
Pickling Syrup:
➡️ 2 cups vinegar
➡️ 2 teaspoons turmeric or paprika
➡️ 2 teaspoons celery seed
➡️ 1 three-inch cinnamon stick or 3 whole cinnamon sticks
➡️ 3 cups granulated sugar
➡️ 4 finely chopped green bell peppers
Directions:
1️⃣ Combine the cucumbers and onions in a large bowl, sprinkle with salt, and let stand for 1 hour.
2️⃣ Drain the vegetables thoroughly.
3️⃣ In a large pot, combine the vinegar, turmeric, celery seed, cinnamon, sugar, and chopped bell peppers. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
4️⃣ Add the drained cucumbers and onions to the pickling syrup, stirring to coat.
5️⃣ Pour the hot mixture into clean, warm jars and seal. Allow the flavors to develop before serving.
Fill your pantry with this timeless favorite and enjoy a taste of summer all year long. ✨
