Reviewed: Aug. 15, 2008

YUMMY!! followed the recipe exact and turned out great next time I'm going try adding jalapeno's and habanero's to make a spicy version..

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mlshannon

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Reviewed: Aug. 10, 2008

I loved this recipe. I helps us use up all the cukes we have in the garden. It had a good taste and was crunchy.

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Sandy

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Reviewed: Aug. 7, 2008

I tried this using 2 cucumbers, 2/3 cup sugar and a few whole cloves in addition to the spices already called for. After heating in the microwave for the recommended 8 minutes, I kept heating in increments of 3 minutes until the onions turned translucent. Total heating time for this batch was 14 minutes. This made 2 pints. I put them in the fridge last night and just got out a jar this afternoon. They're fabulous! Nice and crunchy. But with time they may get a little sweeter, so next time (SOON!) I'll probably try using just 1/2 cup sugar. I didn't have any pepper flakes, but I'll be trying that soon, too. I put the jars into the fridge as soon as I filled them, and they sealed nicely. Does this mean I can store them unrefrigerated after they're sealed? I don't have enough refrigerator space for the quantities I'd like to make.

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Kate S.

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Home Town: Hamlet, North Carolina, USA

Living In: Cross Lanes, West Virginia, USA

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Reviewed: Aug. 7, 2008

These pickles were fast and tasted great after marinating in the fridge for a few days. However be careful because microwaves tend to create hot spots and may unevenly overcook some of the cukes. Either stop to stir frequently, or heat the liquid up first and add the cukes later. It didnt seem to affect the taste after marinating for a few days, but I wonder if it would affect the quality. Thanks for posting it though! P.S I also love that its a recipe for one or two cukes. Most of the recipes out there are for a whole barrel of them, making it hard to accurately scale down!

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Reviewed: Aug. 3, 2008

WOW!! Pickles that fast...and from a microwave, no less! I took the suggestion of a previous reviewer and placed jarred pickles while hot in the refrigerator and they sealed on their own! Cool! Very good and right on the money for a delicious bread & butter pickle!

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REDHEADEDRIOT

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Reviewed: Aug. 3, 2008

Absolutely delicious!!!!!! I would recommend cutting the cucumber slices thinner (not too thin) versus thicker. I also recommend letting the pickles chill out in the freezer for a few days before sampling. They are so wonderful - you'll be impressed that you made them in the microwave! My grandmother who works so hard each year to can her on pickles the old fashioned way will never believe me when I share this with her! This is a keeper!

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Little Southern Mama

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Home Town: Lagrange, Georgia, USA

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Reviewed: Jul. 24, 2008

First pickle I ever made and I was pretty impressed with myself. I added a little bit of dill seeds.

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Reviewed: Jul. 22, 2008

OK, thought the idea of microwaving cucumbers to turn into pickles was a bit wierd, but Yum!!! Very easy and really good!

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Shellie Joy

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Reviewed: Jun. 25, 2008

It's amazing how this quick recipe tastes just like Grandma's homemade bread and butter pickles that once took days!

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Home Town: Washington, D.C., USA

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Reviewed: Jun. 10, 2008

This was a great recipe. And a great concept. I have an organic garden and we seem to harvest a little every day. This recipe is fast and the cucumbers, bell peppers, onions still have a good crunch to them.

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Reviewed: May 2, 2008

I have made these pickles for friends and everyone says they are "better than grammas." Delicious, easy, and a great gift!

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Marti

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Reviewed: Apr. 30, 2008

YUM YUM YUM!!! These delicious pickles are SO easy to make and taste AMAZING! I went out and bought a palette of jars just so I can make some to share. I add an extra cucumber to the recipe and use a medium Vidalia onion and the quantity fits perfectly in a quart-sized jar. Putting the sealed jar in the fridge while it's hot ensures the lid will pop in for proper canning. Slicing slightly thicker cucumber slices will leave them with a nice crunch. Beware that making the pickles in a white plastic bowl may turn it yellowish green, so now I have a designated pickle bowl! :) Thanks for the awesome recipe, Linda!

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Becky

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Reviewed: Mar. 26, 2008

I used the wrong cucumbers but it was great still!

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Reviewed: Mar. 5, 2008

Pickles are too sweet for our taste. Next time try... NO sugar? Changes: No mustard seeds 1/2 tsp celery seed added whole peppers (need to be microwaved longer) added sundried tomato slices (bad idea)

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Reviewed: Feb. 4, 2008

this are very good I've been making them for years. Funny though I found the recipe in a woman's magazine. However, I can't remember which one. It was either woman's day or family circle.

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Reviewed: Jan. 18, 2008

I used this recipe trying to copy some delicious home made pickles I had tasted while on holiday. I did change it a little because I like chunky pickles, so I cut the small pickling cucumbers about 1/2 inch thick. I also added freshed minced garlic and a couple hot chili peppers. They turned out great, not the exact dupe but still really good. I will definately keep this recipe for future use. BTW I tripled the recipe for a large jar and they still came out perfectly. My whole family liked them very much.

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Tito Sheindlin

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Reviewed: Dec. 10, 2007

I've been making these pickles (year round) for a long time. They are a great taste of summer in the heart of the winter! My recipe is only a little bit different in that I use 3 cucumbers to your one. I love the addition of peppers also. I've tried to do a whole jar of onions, but they really need the taste of the pickles to be good. Thanks for submitting this!

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Linda

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Home Town: Saint Louis, Missouri, USA

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Reviewed: Oct. 27, 2007

another girl had us taste this recipe her friend adored, & now everyone wants her to make them, OR, pass on the recipe. Usually, I love kosher dills, but these are delicious! (MAW)

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Reviewed: Aug. 30, 2007

I've made this several times since I found it here. It comes out tasting great! I usually cut down a bit on sugar and use 4-5 cuccumbers.

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Reviewed: Jul. 28, 2007

These were excellent, particularly given how quick and easy they were to make! Perhaps not as crispy as store-bought versions, but the taste more than makes up for it! (I used half the sugar based on the many suggestions, and it was fine)

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