These pickles became a family favorite from the very first taste! They are so easy, but they do need to sit in the fridge for one week before the flavor is where it is supposed to be. I tasted them each day and the flavor really changes as it sits. The first day the heat was right there in your face. Day two it was the sweetness that came through and by day three and four the flavors mellow and you get just the right amount of sweetness to the little bit of spice. I will be making these all summer! I made them last week and we have already gone through 3/4 of the jar! If you like sweet/heat you will love these!
INGREDIENTS
2 jars (32 ounces each) dill pickle slices or spears
4 cups sugar
1 Tablespoon hot pepper sauce
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
3 garlic cloves, peeled
DIRECTIONS
Drain and discard the juice from the pickle jars. In a large bowl combine pickles, sugar, hot pepper sauce, and red pepper flakes. Mix well and cover. Let stand for 2 hours stirring occasionally. Spoon pickle mixture into 3 pint size jars and add one garlic clove to each jar. Cover and refrigerate for 1 week before serving. Store in the fridge for up to 1 month.
Enjoy!
