7 Minute Microwave Pickles Recipes

MICROWAVE PICKLES

Steps:

• In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine all of the ingredients. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 3 minutes; stir. Cook 2-3 minutes longer or until mixture is bubbly and cucumbers and onions are crisp-tender. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours. Serve with a slotted spoon.

MICROWAVE BREAD-AND-BUTTER PICKLES

Steps:

• Stir sugar and vinegar in a large microwave-safe bowl until sugar has dissolved; mix in salt, mustard seed, celery seed, and turmeric. Stir cucumbers and onion into the pickling mixture.
• Microwave on high, stirring twice, until cucumber slices are tender and onion is translucent, 7 to 8 minutes. Chill before serving.

MICROWAVE BREAD AND BUTTER PICKLES

Steps:

• In a medium microwave safe bowl, mix cucumber, salt, onion, mustard seeds, white sugar, distilled white vinegar, celery seed and turmeric.
• Microwave on high 7 to 8 minutes, stirring twice, until cucumbers are tender and onion is translucent.
• Transfer to sterile containers. Seal and chill in the refrigerator until serving.

MICROWAVE DILL PICKLES

Steps:

• Use a 1 quart canning jar and fill with cucumbers, 1 clove garlic, 3/4 teaspoon dried dill, 1/8 teaspoon turmeric and 1 hot pepper if using.
• Use a 4 cup microwave safe glass bowl and add 1 1/2 cups of water, 1/2 cup cider vinegar and 2 teaspoons salt. Place in microwave for 4 minutes (until it boils).
• Remove liquid from microwave, pour it over the cucumbers in the jar. Make sure the cucumbers are covered with liquid. If not, add water to cover.
• Use a piece of plastic wrap to loosely cover the jar. Microwave for 3 minutes. Place the cap on the jar and let cool to room temperature. Place in refrigerator. Pickles should be ready to eat when cold.

7 MINUTE MICROWAVE PICKLES

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients together and microwave on high for 7 minutes. Put in refrigerator to crisp and store in refrigerator. (I use a quart measuring cup to cook these in.)