The last time I made this recipe it was 1992 and I made it a bit differently than I did this time but either way, it is great tasting! To make these pickles, you need jars but you do not need to water-bath or pressure can a single thing. First, you are going to start with store-bought dill pickles and then you are going to need a few days with some space in the fridge but other than that, these are a snap to make plus they will gone before you know it and the family will be asking for more. In the picture, you see a margarita and that’s because it is National Margarita Day and I feel obligated to celebrate.
Spicy Sweet Garlicky Dill Pickles
This is what you will need:
1 two-quart jar of whole dill pickles
3 Cups of granulated sugar
2 Tablespoons red pepper flakes
1 full head of garlic – chopped finely
1 bottle hot sauce. I used my favorite Tabasco Green Pepper Sauce, great on eggs!
1 large bowl with a tight fitting lid
Directions:
Cut all pickles into chunks or like us, use a mandolin and thinly slice them.
Discard the pickles juice in the original jar.
In a separate bowl, mix together the sugar and pepper flakes.
Put the pickles and all the other ingredients in the large bowl and mix well.
Place the lid on top of bowl and set in the fridge.
Twice a day, take the lid off and stir around the pickles.
Do that for 3 days then jar the pickles in smaller jars.
Give as gifts or keep for yourself in the refrigerator for up to 6 months.
These are good on sandwiches, with pork ribs and with the cream cheese instead of Jalapeno Jelly!
It Makes 2 Pints and 1 half-pint:
You know how I like the cc and jalapeño jelly, I bet this is even better!! Great idea!!
Thanks!
Mmm this delicious pickle on a cracker and you can call it the ultimate snack 😀
Cheers
Choc Chip Uru
It was certainly good CCU. Thanks!
Those look so good! And you had me captivated with no sterilizing jars, etc. I’ll definitely try these!
You will love them! So glad to hear from you!
I LOVE spicy sweet pickles, and I’ve never made my own, simply because I always thought I needed a pressure canner. SURPRISES and TREATS around every corner! Thanks, Kelli!
Great – they don’t take much work and you will love ’em!
Another yummy recipe! What on earth ever made you think you were impaired in the kitchen? You have wonderful ideas and wonderful recipes!
Thank you for the compliment! Trust me, I used to be AWFUL in the kitchen.
What a fun and easy idea! I made pickled carrots yesterday in the water bath, and then refrigerator zucchini pickles, but these have my mouth watering! (And nice touch with the margarita!)
Thanks Alicia! I hope all is well with you my friend!
Mmm, these look great! Sweet, salty, and spicy – all the best flavors!
Thank you!
Don’t discard the pickle juice from your recipe, keep it in your frig and use on those days a muscle cramp tries to sneak up on you. A half a cup, to a cup usually does the trick in about 30 seconds to a minute. It is better tolerated than straight vinegar and preferred by most.
Hi Yvette! I’ve never heard of such a thing but you know? I’m going to do that next time and try out your remedy!
These sound like pickles I would love, especially with all the spiciness, Kelli! I need to try these soon!
I love pickles, garlic, sweet, and spicy!
I’ve never made my own pickles. I’ll have to try it.