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Million Dollar Pickles from Mrs Lindquist
Million Dollar Pickles are a cherished homemade pickle recipe, known for their sweet, tangy flavor and crisp texture. This vintage recipe, attributed to Mrs. Lindquist from Portland, has been a favorite at picnics, barbecues, and family gatherings. Its unique blend of spices, red onions, and green peppers, paired with a classic cider vinegar and sugar syrup, creates a pickle that's both nostalgic and irresistibly flavorful. Whether served on a sandwich or as a zesty snack, these pickles live up to their "million dollar" name with every crunchy bite.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Course Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 12
Calories 70 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 3 lbs cucumbers (sliced)
  • 6 to 8 tbsp salt (pickling or kosher)
  • 2 onions (medium)
  • 1 can pimientos
  • 3 green peppers

Syrup:

  • 6 cup cider vinegar
  • 6 cup sugar
  • 1 tsp turmeric
  • 2 tsp mustard seed

Instructions
 

Step 1: Prep Vegetables

  • Slice cucumbers and place them in a pan with salt.
  • Add sliced red onions, chopped green peppers, and pimientos.
  • Grind or chop ingredients into small pieces if preferred.

Step 2: Make Syrup

  • In a saucepan, combine cider vinegar, sugar, turmeric, and mustard seed.
  • Bring to a boil.

Step 3: Combine and Cook

  • Pour the hot syrup over the vegetable mixture.
  • Simmer together for 30 minutes.

Step 4: Jar and Seal

  • Pack the hot mixture into sterilized jars.
  • Seal immediately according to proper canning procedures.

Tips

  • Add a few slices of fresh garlic to each jar for a stronger flavor.
  • Increase mustard seed for a punchier, more savory profile.
  • Replace half the sugar with brown sugar for a deeper, caramel-like sweetness.
  • Add red pepper flakes to make a spicy version of the pickles.
  • Slice cucumbers into spears instead of rounds for sandwich-style pickles.
  • Use apple cider vinegar for a fruitier flavor or white vinegar for a sharper one.
  • Add celery seed for a more classic “bread-and-butter pickle” taste.
  • Chill the finished pickles for a week before eating to develop richer flavor.
  • Use small pickling cucumbers for crisper texture.
  • Combine pimentos and peppers in larger chunks for a more rustic appearance.

Nutrition

Calories: 70kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 1gSodium: 380mgPotassium: 110mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 350IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 0.4mg
Keyword cucumbers, heirloom, home canning, homemade, old fashioned, pickles, preserves, retro recipes, sweet pickles, vintage recipe
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