Lazy Woman's Pickles: A Quick and Easy Recipe for Great Pickled Cucumbers for the Whole Year

Name: Lazy Woman's Pickles: A Quick and Easy Recipe for Great Pickled Cucumbers for the Whole Year
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: Cucumbers (quantity depends on the size of the jars); Optionally other vegetables (e.g. carrot, pepper); Sprigs of dill; 5-6 tablespoons of cold vinegar; 1 and 1/2 tablespoons of granulated sugar; 1 teaspoon of Deko or Zelka (for better flavor and crunch)

Easy to prepare
6 portions
30 minutes

Jan, 21. 12. 2025

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This recipe for pickles for lazy women is a great choice for anyone who wants tasty cucumbers for the winter without complicated preparation. No brine boiling or canning – just a few simple steps and you have cucumbers for the whole year. This tried-and-true family recipe, passed down by my grandmother and mother, never disappoints. And the best part is that the cucumbers will last until the next season, unless they are eaten earlier! This recipe is absolutely effortless and yet yields great results.

For 6 portions

Ingredients

Cucumbers (quantity depends on the size of the jars)
Optionally other vegetables (e.g. carrot, pepper)
Sprigs of dill

For each jar:

5-6 tablespoons of cold vinegar
1 and 1/2 tablespoons of granulated sugar
1 teaspoon of Deko or Zelka (for better flavor and crunch)

Video tutorial

Preparation procedure

Preparing the jars: First, prepare clean jars. Put sprigs of dill into each jar and add cucumbers or other vegetables of your choice (carrot, pepper, etc.).
Adding the ingredients: Pour 5-6 tablespoons of cold vinegar into each jar and add 1 and 1/2 tablespoons of sugar and 1 teaspoon of Deko or Zelka. These ingredients will help the cucumbers gain the right flavor and crunch.
Filling with water: Pour boiling water from a kettle into each jar. Make sure the water covers everything in the jar.
Sealing the jars: Immediately seal the jars and turn them upside down. Then wrap them in a blanket and let them rest until the next day. This way the jars will seal properly and the cucumbers will be perfectly pickled.
Storage: After resting, store the jars in a regular place, similar to classic canned pickles. The jars should remain sealed and will last you for the whole year.

⏱ Total preparation time: 30 minutes

🍽 Number of servings: 4-6 jars

Recipe conclusion

This quick and simple recipe for pickles is an ideal choice for anyone who wants tasty cucumbers for the winter without complicated preparation. The whole process is very quick and yet the result is excellent. The cucumbers are great and ready in no time – ideal for lazy women who still want to enjoy homemade preserves. Try this family recipe and you will never regret it!