These spicy-sweet pickles are a Texas tradition. My mother and I have made these delectable pickles for Christmas every year since I was young. We separate each batch into smaller jars and give them as gifts to friends and family. I would hate to think what would happen if we skipped a year!
Ingredients
- 1 gallon dill pickles , drained
- 1 , 5 ounce
- 5 cloves garlic , chopped
- 1 , 5 pound
Instructions
-
1
Slice pickles lengthwise, then return to the jar. Pour in hot pepper sauce and add garlic. Pour in about 1/3 of the sugar. Close the lid tightly, then gently tip the jar back and forth several times to allow everything to mix well. Leave the jar on the counter at room temperature for about 1 week.
-
2
Add more sugar during the week as the sugar in the jar dissolves, gently tipping the jar back and forth to mix after each addition. Continue throughout the week, until all sugar has been added and absorbed; pickles will be dark green and crispy.
-
3
Just before the pickles are ready, inspect four 1-quart jars for cracks and rings for rust, discarding any defective ones. Immerse in simmering water for 5 minutes.
-
4
Transfer pickles and syrup to sterilized jars and seal with lids and rings. Store in the refrigerator for up to one month.
Nutrition Facts
Per serving
Want to cook this?
Open in the PantryLink app to scale servings, check your pantry stock, and generate a shopping list.
Sign In to Save Recipe Create Free AccountPrefer a printed copy? Use our print-friendly view with adjustable servings and font size.
Open Print ViewMore Unknown Recipes
Tito's Berry Lemonade
A refreshing cocktail mixed with fresh berries, lemonade, and Tito's Handmade Vodka. Garnish with a lemon slice or add more strawberries.
Cowboy Queso
This cowboy queso is a cheesy, meaty, stick-to-your-ribs queso. Feel free to use chicken broth or beef broth instead of beer. I grew up with sliced black olives in many dishes so they work for me, but omit them if they're not your thing. I like to serve this in individual cast iron skillets for the full "cowboy" experience but any serving dish will work.
Quick and Hearty Corn Chowder
Warm, comforting, and bursting with flavor, this quick and hearty corn chowder is the perfect bowl of goodness for a cold winter's day. This recipe is ready in no time. It's a satisfying meal that will stick to your bones.