Fire and Ice Pickles
Fire and Ice Pickles are a classic Southern sweet-and-spicy refrigerator pickle made by marinating dill pickles in sugar, hot sauce, garlic, and red pepper flakes. Cold, crunchy, and addictive, they are the perfect no-cook snack or party condiment.
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Glass Jar or Container
Ingredients
- 32 oz dill pickles, whole or sliced
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- ¼ cup hot sauce (such as Frank's RedHot or Texas Pete)
- 1 Tbsp crushed red pepper flakes
- 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced or minced
- ½ tsp dried mustard (optional)
Instructions
- Drain and discard the pickle brine. If using whole pickles, slice them into 1/4-inch rounds.
- In a large bowl, mix together the sugar, hot sauce, crushed red pepper flakes, garlic, and dried mustard until a thick slurry forms.
- Add the pickles to the bowl and toss gently until all slices are evenly coated with the sugar mixture.
- Transfer the coated pickles and any remaining syrup back into a glass jar or container. Refrigerate for at least 24–48 hours, shaking occasionally.
- Serve chilled as a snack, burger topping, or party appetizer.
Notes
These pickles get better the longer they sit. Be sure to keep them refrigerated at all times and shake the jar occasionally during the first day.