10 Delicious Recipes for National Pickle Day - Nov 14

November 11, 2020 by Angie Long

Attention all pickle lovers… National Pickle Day is Saturday, November 14! If you’re one of the millions of people who appreciate how some vinegar and spices easily transform the humble cucumber, this day is for you. But anyone who loves pickles knows there’s more than one may to make them and more than one way to eat them. 

Instead of reaching for your go-to pickle jar or using the same pickle recipe, why not use National Pickle Day as an excuse to try something new? They’re easier to make than most people realize. You don’t even need to go through the canning process if you store them in the refrigerator. Keep reading for 10 DIY pickle recipes that will make you rethink your pickling practices. 

Best Pickle Recipes for National Pickle Day

Easy Refrigerator Pickles

If you’re new to the pickling process, this recipe is a good way to get into pickling. Just slice some cucumbers and onions, and boil some cider vinegar with a handful of spices. Then pour the mixture over the pickles and onions, and refrigerate for at least 24 hours before digging in. 

Homemade Refrigerator Bread and Butter Pickles

Most pickle lovers are in one of two camps: the dill pickle camp or the bread & butter camp. It’s difficult to describe the taste of bread and butter pickles besides that they tend to be a bit sweeter than dill pickles. This bread & butter pickle recipe uses both brown sugar and granulated sugar with a combination of white vinegar and cider vinegar. 

Overnight Refrigerator Dill Pickles

This dill pickle recipe is very easy to follow and provides instructions for making pickles that can be made without canning. Plus, you can start eating them as soon as 12 hours after making them.

Spicy Beer Pickles

Red pepper flakes and IPA beer make this a unique recipe that’s sure to be a happy hour hit. Serve them alone as a snack or alongside a burger and fries.

Mexican Refrigerator Pickles

If you like your pickles spicy, this Mexican Refrigerator Pickles recipe packs a punch. You can also customize it to make it less spicy by cutting down on the jalapeno and taco seasoning.

Refrigerator Italian Pickles

If you can make Mexican pickles, why not make Italian pickles? Garlic, red pepper flakes and Italian seasoning take your pickles from your garden to Tuscany. They’re great in pasta salads and on charcuterie boards.

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Granny’s Famous Southern Icebox Pickles

This classic recipe is unique because it adds turmeric to the traditional pickling ingredients like vinegar, sugar, celery seed and mustard seed. It’s another pickle recipe that doesn’t require canning and can instead be stored in the fridge (or Granny’s icebox).

Fire and Ice Pickles

Hot sauce and red pepper flakes add the fire, while the sugar sweetens it up and adds a cool contrast to shock your taste buds. Customize this spicy pickle recipe to make them as hot as you like.