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    Home » Recipes » Appetizer Recipes

    How to Make Fire and Ice Pickles with Dill and Garlic

    February 21, 2017 Updated: May 9, 2022 By Katie Crenshaw 14 Comments

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    This is an easy Fire and Ice Pickles recipe. Fire and Ice Pickles are spicy, sweet and sour pickles, flavored with dill and garlic. #pickles #fireandicepickles #jalapeno
    This is an easy Fire and Ice Pickles recipe. Fire and Ice Pickles are spicy, sweet and sour pickles, flavored with dill and garlic. #pickles #fireandicepickles #jalapeno
    Fire and Ice Pickles
    This is an easy Fire and Ice Pickles recipe. Fire and Ice Pickles are spicy, sweet, sour, flavored with dill and garlic.
    This is an easy Fire and Ice Pickles recipe. Fire and Ice Pickles are spicy, sweet, sour, flavored with dill and garlic.

    This is an easy Fire and Ice Pickles recipe. Fire and Ice Pickles are spicy, sweet and sour pickles, flavored with dill and garlic. 

    This recipe is a little more sour and a little more spicy than the other typical Fire and Ice Pickles recipes.

    I like my pickles with lots of heat and lots of pucker! So pucker up buttercup!

    Fire and Ice Pickles in a glass jar with pickles on a fork to the side.

    Watch video how to make fire and ice pickles

    These are NOT your typical sweet pickles.

    I am not a big fan of the traditional sweet pickle. I would rather choose a dill pickle any day.

    BUT!

    When you mix these tart, sour, dill pickles with some garlic and sugar; then take a bite.... WOW!

    Your taste buds do a dance in your mouth like no other.

    ingredients to make fire and ice pickles: dill pickles, sugar, garlic, red pepper flakes, and pickled jalapeno

    What are the ingredients?

    You will need the following ingredients:

    • Dill pickles-Do not use Kosher pickles. If you use Kosher pickles, they will end up rubbery. You will not be happy with the end result.
    • Sugar-White granulated sugar.
    • Garlic-I use whole cloves. You can use crushed. Do not use garlic powder.
    • Red pepper flakes-These spice up the pickles. If you want them more mild, omit the pepper flakes.
    • Jalapeno- I use the pickled jalapeno. You can use fresh if you want.
    Fire and Ice Pickles in a small bowl with a fork full of pickles coming out of the bowl

    Tip!

    Tip: I used hamburger dill chip because they are easiest to find and they are already sliced. You can use whole pickles and slice them thicker if you like. They are delicious this way also.

    However, the whole dill pickles are not sold everywhere anymore.

    Stores sell mostly Kosher whole pickles.

    That is why I did not use the whole dill pickles in this recipe.

    Food Lion is the only local place I have found the whole dill pickles.

    photo of steps to make fire and ice pickles

    Steps to make

    This is a semi-homemade recipe. Follow these easy steps to make the fire and ice pickles.

    1. Drain pickle juice from pickles, reserving ¼ cup of juice.
    2. Mix dill pickles, sugar, garlic, red pepper chili flakes, and jalapeños in a bowl.
    3. Sugar will extract the juice from pickles.
    4. Add back in the ¼ cup pickle juice to keep the sour dill pickle taste.
    5. Cover and store in refrigerator for 4 or more hours.
    6. Transfer pickles and juice back into original jar or smaller jars. Store in refrigerator.

    Next thing you know you have one of the best-tasting pickles ever.

    jar of pickles and jalapenoes
    jar o jar of

    How long do they last?

    The shelf life should be as long as original pickle shelf life as long as they are stored in the refrigerator. 

    What if you don't want them spicy?

    If you do not want the pickles hot and spicy, omit jalapeños and red pepper flakes.

    sweet and hot pickle recipe

    These pickles are great for tailgating, barbecues, on a hot dog, for a snack.

    They also make wonderful housewarming gifts.

    In the South, it is a tradition for many to make these at Christmas time.

    They are so good, I make them all year.

    How to Make Fire and Ice Pickles with Dill and Garlic

    If you like this recipe, check out: 

    • Dill Pickle Dip
    • Vietnamese Pickled Daikon and Carrots
    • Pickled Hot Peppers
    • Jalapeno Salsa
    • Mexican Pickled Carrots
    • Hot Pepper Jelly

    Please leave me a comment below if you make these fire and ice pickles, and tell me what you think about them. I would love to hear back, and so would my readers.

    Also post your picture of your pickles on Instagram or Facebook, and tag @aforkstale with #aforkstale hashtags! I will share with my followers! xoxo!

    fire and ice pickles in a glass jar with a fork to the side holding some pickles

    How to Make Fire and Ice Pickles with Dill and Garlic

    This is an easy, hot Fire and Ice Pickles recipe. Fire and Ice Pickles are spicy, sweet, sour, flavored with dill and garlic.
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    Course: Appetizer
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    4 hours
    Total Time: 10 minutes
    Servings: 46
    Calories: 38kcal
    Author: Katie Crenshaw

    Ingredients

    • 46 ounces dill pickle chips Do NOT use Kosher Pickles
    • 2 cups sugar
    • 6 garlic cloves
    • 4 teaspoons red pepper flakes
    • 4 teaspoons jalapeño pickled

    Instructions

    • Drain pickle juice reserving ¼ cup of juice from 46 ounces dill pickle jar.
    • In a large mixing bowl, mix dill pickle chips, 2 cups sugar, 6 garlic cloves, 4 teaspoons red pepper flakes, and 4 teaspoons jalapenoes together.
    • Sugar will extract the juice from pickles. Add back in the ¼ cup pickle juice to keep the sour dill pickle taste.
    • Cover and store in refrigerator for 4 or more hours.
    • Transfer pickles and juice back into original jar or smaller jars. Store in refrigerator.

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    Notes

    *Shelf life should be as long as original pickle shelf life as long as the pickles are stored in refrigerator.
    **If you do not want them hot, omit jalapeños and red pepper flakes.

    Nutrition- Nutrition info is based on estimation only.

    Calories: 38kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 0g | Fat: 0g | Saturated Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 251mg | Potassium: 32mg | Fiber: 0g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 110IU | Vitamin C: 0.8mg | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 0.1mg
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    1. karrie @ Tasty Ever After

      February 21, 2017 at 10:20 pm

      5 stars
      So now I'm singing that Fire & Ice song by Pat Benatar! lol! Spicy is my game so I'll be making these pickles and then will promptly eat the whole jar all by myself. I''m going to hide them from J too 😉 heeheehee Actually, we are busting out the smoker this weekend and these pickles will be awesome with the bbq.

    2. Crafty Cooking Mama

      March 01, 2017 at 3:19 am

      5 stars
      These are drool-worthy! I make them to go on our sandwiches. So easy... so good!

    3. Sauerkraut Billy

      August 14, 2017 at 8:55 pm

      5 stars
      These are so delicious! I love fire and ice pickles, and now finally made them at home.They turned out great.

    4. Tammie Brooks

      October 03, 2017 at 6:43 pm

      5 stars
      I have made these using this recipe and it was a huge hit I have had so many people asking me to make them for them just would like to say thank you for sharing recipe!

    5. Deborah Cox

      April 08, 2018 at 7:27 pm

      5 stars
      My fiance makes these with spears not slices..they were great!

    6. Dea

      December 13, 2018 at 4:29 am

      5 stars
      If You wanted to can this could you.....water boil sealing then to keep longer?

    7. Val

      March 17, 2019 at 11:48 pm

      When you pour the juice back into the jar. Is it the 1/4 cup of juice thats been soaking with the pickles or the juice you originally drained from the pickles too?
      Thanks

    8. Katie

      March 18, 2019 at 10:09 am

      You save 1/4 cup of the original pickle juice and get rid of the rest. You add that 1/4 cup of pickle juice back in to mix with the sugar and pickles. All of this will go back into the jar. Hope I made this a little clearer. Good luck! They are my favorites!

    9. Brenda

      December 13, 2019 at 1:51 am

      5 stars
      I made these yesterday.
      Very simple. Extremely delicious.
      You have to try them.

    10. Brandi Brown

      December 20, 2020 at 5:17 pm

      5 stars
      I have made these many times , and love them. I have taken them to my office to let people try , most ask for recipe , but one friend just returns jar and ask for more. I love garlic , so I add more garlic to mine. I am also doing a lot of quick pickles these days , but every now and then come back to these. In fact , I am making some today to take to my office for snacks for the worker bees that are braving Christmas week , as most people are not working , not because of Covid - 19 , but just holiday time. Thanks for sharing this easy , wonderful idea.

    11. Sara LaFountain

      August 28, 2021 at 10:36 am

      5 stars
      These pickles were so unique and super delicious! My family loved them and I might have tucked a few away for me in the fridge.

    12. Nart at Cooking with Nart

      August 28, 2021 at 11:27 pm

      5 stars
      I'm a huge fan of pickles and this if one of the best pickle recipe out there. So easy to make and delicious. I love these in my sandwiches.

    13. Liz

      August 29, 2021 at 12:08 pm

      5 stars
      I have some homemade dill pickles that I'm going to use for this recipe! This sounds delicious - definitely our kind of pickles!

    14. Linda Brown

      September 01, 2021 at 9:09 pm

      I make a pickle similar to these but yours sounds better because of the heat.
      My husband is diabetic & I was wondering if anyone has made them with Splenda.

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