Refrigerator Cucumber and Mixed Vegetable Pickles

Name: Refrigerator Cucumber and Mixed Vegetable Pickles
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 1470 min
Yield: About 12 side servings
Cuisine: Eastern European inspired
Ingredients: 1 kg cucumbers, cut into spears; 2 whole onions, sliced; 2 whole carrots, cut into matchsticks; 2 whole sweet peppers, sliced; 5 whole garlic cloves, sliced; 2 tbsp commercial 10-vegetable seasoning; 1 L water; 100 ml 9% vinegar; 3 tbsp sugar; 1 tbsp salt

Cucumber, carrot, onion and sweet pepper sit in a sweet-sour brine with garlic and a measured seasoning mix.

By Savva LoginovUpdated October 2, 2026

Total 24 hr 30 minMakes About 12 side servings

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Cucumber, carrot, onion and sweet pepper sit in a sweet-sour brine with garlic and a measured seasoning mix. Slice the vegetables evenly so they soften at the same rate. Pour the hot brine over them, cool briefly and chill for a full day before tasting. This is a refrigerator pickle only; the original jar-sealing instructions do not establish a safe shelf-stable process. Wash cucumbers and vegetables and cut into similar-size pieces; pack loosely with garlic into clean food-safe containers. Combine water, 9% vinegar, sugar, salt and seasoning in a pan; boil 2 minutes until dissolved. Pour hot brine carefully over vegetables to cover and use a clean weight if needed.

Refrigerator Cucumber and Mixed Vegetable Pickles

How to tell when it is ready

Lift vegetables with a clean utensil and return containers to refrigerator immediately.

Tips

Wash cucumbers and vegetables and cut into similar-size pieces.
Combine water, 9% vinegar, sugar, salt and seasoning in a pan.
Pour hot brine carefully over vegetables to cover and use a clean weight if needed.
Let cool briefly, cover and refrigerate promptly for 24 hours before serving.

Troubleshooting

If vegetables float, weigh them below brine with a clean weight.
If soft or spoiled, discard the batch.

Substitutions

Use a comparable commercial vegetable seasoning but check its salt content.
Use fresh firm cucumbers of the same weight.

Variations

Add fresh dill to the serving bowl.
Cut cucumber into smaller spears for faster flavour.

Serving suggestions

Serve with sandwiches.
Add beside roast potatoes.
Offer on a cold platter.
Chop into a grain bowl.

Make ahead

Prepare the measured ingredients in advance. Keep refrigerated at all times and use within 4 days; do not pantry-store.

Storage

Keep refrigerated at all times and use within 4 days; do not pantry-store.

Food safety

The untested spice blend and vegetable mix have no validated canning procedure; keep refrigerated.

Frequently asked questions

How do I know refrigerator cucumber and mixed vegetable pickles is ready?

Lift vegetables with a clean utensil and return containers to refrigerator immediately.

How should I store refrigerator cucumber and mixed vegetable pickles?

Keep refrigerated at all times and use within 4 days; do not pantry-store.

Serve with sandwiches. Keep refrigerated at all times and use within 4 days; do not pantry-store.

About the author

Savva Loginov

Savva Loginov writes about traditional Ukrainian cooking, including regional dishes, heritage baking and the customs behind familiar recipes. His English guides explain each dish’s context alongside clear, practical cooking instructions.

Refrigerator Cucumber and Mixed Vegetable Pickles