Refrigerator Pickle Pot

Retro recipe from "My Great Recipes" packet of recipe cards. Recipe card also suggests you can continue to add vegetables to brine to renew pot, or divide into quart jars. For additional brine, use 1 cup vinegar, 1 cup sugar, and 1 Tbsp salt.

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Cut cucumbers into 1/4-1/2 inch thick slices, crinkle cutter recommended but not required.

Step 2

Cut carrots into 1 inch chunks, again crinkle cutter recommended but not required.

Step 3

Trim cauliflower and separate into florets.

Step 4

Quarter onions if they are larger than one inch in diameter.

Step 5

Cut green tomatoes into quarters.

Step 6

Drop carrots, cauliflower and onions into boiling water for 2 minutes; do this in batches if necessary. Drain immediately.

Step 7

Layer all vegetable in a gallon jar, placing the garlic cloves in the middle. Sprinkle in dill weed if using.

Step 8

Mix together vinegar, sugar, and salt until sugar and salt are dissolved, pour over vegetables.

Step 9

Cover and refrigerate for at least 24 hours before serving.