Honey Mustard Pickles, an easy homemade refrigerator pickle recipe with fresh cucumbers, dill, garlic, onion, honey, and a tangy mustard vinegar brine. These crunchy overnight pickle chips have the best sweet and savory flavor and are perfect for sandwiches, burgers, snacks, and more!
If you’re craving a pickle recipe with a fun twist, these homemade Honey Mustard Pickles are a must-try. They have all the crisp cucumber flavor you love with a sweet honey mustard taste that makes them a little different from your everyday dill pickle.
Fresh cucumber slices are layered in a jar with dill, garlic, and onion, then covered with a quick homemade honey mustard brine. After a night in the fridge, you’ll have crunchy refrigerator pickles with a gourmet flavor that’s perfect for everyday meals.
No complicated canning needed! This easy recipe uses simple ingredients and is a fast way to make fresh pickles at home whenever a craving hits.
What Makes Honey Mustard Pickles Different?
Honey Mustard Pickles combine the classic tangy flavor of vinegar pickles with the sweet taste of honey and the bold flavor of mustard. The result is a delicious balance of sweet, savory, and slightly zesty flavors.
Unlike traditional dill pickles, the honey adds a smooth sweetness that works perfectly with the fresh dill, garlic, and onion. The mustard powder adds that familiar honey mustard flavor while still letting the crisp cucumber slices shine.
These refrigerator pickles are also much easier than traditional canning recipes. Just make a quick brine, pour it over the cucumbers, and let everything chill overnight until the flavors come together.
What I Love About This Recipe
- These homemade Honey Mustard Pickles have such a fun flavor combination. The honey adds sweetness while the mustard, vinegar, dill, and garlic create a tangy pickle taste. Every crunchy slice has a great balance of flavors. It’s the perfect recipe when you want something a little different from classic pickles.
- I love that these are quick refrigerator pickles made with simple ingredients. You don’t need special canning equipment or a complicated process to make a fresh batch. Just fill a jar, add the warm brine, and let your fridge do the work. The result is crisp homemade pickles with very little effort.
- These pickle chips are great for adding extra flavor to your favorite foods. Add a slice to a burger, sandwich, wrap, or snack board for a sweet and tangy bite. They also pair well with BBQ foods, grilled meats, and simple lunches. A jar in the refrigerator makes it easy to upgrade everyday meals.
- You can easily adjust this recipe to your taste. Add more mustard for a stronger flavor or a little spice if you want spicy honey mustard pickles. Try extra garlic, hot peppers, or other favorite seasonings. Homemade pickles are great because every batch can be your own.
Equipment You May Need
- Mason Jar – Perfect for storing the cucumbers, dill, garlic, onion, and honey mustard brine.
- Small Saucepan – Helps heat the vinegar mixture and combine the ingredients.
- Sharp Knife or Mandoline – Great for cutting thin cucumber slices or pickle chips.
- Cutting Board – Makes prepping the fresh ingredients simple.
- Whisk – Helps mix the honey and mustard powder smoothly into the brine.
(Full printable recipe card is at bottom of post.)
Honey Mustard Pickles Ingredients
- Fresh Dill – Adds classic pickle flavor and a fresh taste.
- Garlic – Gives the pickles a savory flavor that balances the honey.
- Onion – Adds extra flavor to the homemade refrigerator pickle brine.
- Cucumbers – Small or mini cucumbers work best for a crisp and crunchy texture. Slice thin for easy pickle chips.
- Water – Helps create the base of the brine.
- White Distilled Vinegar – Adds the tangy flavor every good pickle recipe needs.
- Honey – Adds natural sweetness and creates that delicious honey mustard flavor.
- Mustard Powder – Gives the pickles their signature mustard taste.
- Kosher Salt – Seasons the cucumbers and helps bring out the flavors.
- Black Pepper – Adds a little extra spice.
How to Make Honey Mustard Pickles
Step One: Prepare the Pickle Jar
Place fresh dill, garlic, and onion in a large mason jar. Add sliced cucumbers on top.
Step Two: Make the Honey Mustard Brine
Heat water, vinegar, honey, mustard powder, salt, and pepper in a small saucepan until boiling. Pour over cucumbers, cool slightly, cover, and refrigerate overnight.
(Full printable recipe card with full details is at bottom of post.)
Serving Suggestions
- Eat Honey Mustard Pickles straight from the jar for a quick, crunchy snack.
- Add pickle chips to sandwiches, burgers, sliders, or wraps.
- Serve with grilled chicken, BBQ, deli meats, or simple lunches.
- Chop and mix into homemade relish for extra sweet and tangy flavor.
- Add to appetizer boards with cheese, crackers, and other snacks.
- Try adding spicy pickle slices to foods that need a little kick.
Quick Tips for Best Results
- Use small fresh cucumbers for the best crispy pickle texture.
- Make sure all cucumber slices stay completely covered with the brine.
- Slice cucumbers evenly so every chip absorbs the honey mustard flavor.
- Add a little turmeric if you want a brighter yellow color.
- Add peppers or your favorite spice for a spicy honey mustard version.
- Keep these pickles in the refrigerator since this is a quick pickle recipe and not traditional canning.
Honey Mustard Pickles FAQ
How should I store Honey Mustard Pickles?
Store Honey Mustard Pickles in a covered mason jar or airtight glass container in the refrigerator. Keep the cucumbers covered with brine so they stay crisp and full of flavor.
Can I freeze Honey Mustard Pickles?
I would not recommend freezing these pickles. The cucumber slices can lose their crunchy texture after freezing.
How long will Honey Mustard Pickles last?
These refrigerator pickles should last about 1-2 weeks when stored properly in the fridge.
Substitutions?
Instead of honey, you can use your favorite sweetener. Instead of ground mustard powder, you could try your favorite mustard.
Can I use low-fat ingredients?
These homemade pickles are naturally low-fat. Always check individual ingredient brands if needed.
What else can I add to this recipe?
Try adding extra garlic, dill, peppers, or spices. You can also make them spicy with hot peppers or add turmeric for more color.
Can I make this vegan/vegetarian/low carb/gluten-free?
Here are some suggestions, but I can’t guarantee results. Be sure as always to check particular brands and ingredients if you’re following a specific diet or have diet restrictions or allergies.
Vegan – Use your favorite vegan honey alternative or sweetener.
Vegetarian – It’s vegetarian. Be sure to check individual brands/products just to be sure though.
Low-Carb – You can try a sugar substitute for a lower-carb option.
Gluten-Free – These should be gluten-free, but always check specific ingredient labels.
Other Recipes You May Enjoy
- Refrigerator Sweet Pickles – Homemade overnight refrigerator sweet dill pickles.
- Soft Pretzel Sticks with Honey Mustard Dip – A delicious snack!
- Ham Dip – You could even add a few of these pickles in!
Hope you enjoy this easy homemade Honey Mustard Pickles recipe. Tell me in the comments your favorite way to eat them!
If you like homemade condiments, you may also like this delicious Homemade Buffalo Sauce!
Honey Mustard Pickles
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup fresh dill
- 1 garlic clove
- 2 Tablespoons onion chopped
- 1 1/2 cup thinly sliced small cucumbers (about 3 small cucumbers)
- 1/2 cup water
- 6 Tablespoons white distilled vinegar
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1 tablespoon mustard powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- dash black pepper
Instructions
- Place dill, garlic, and onion in a large mason jar. Place sliced cucumbers on top.
- Meanwhile, place the water, vinegar, honey, mustard powder, salt, and pepper in small saucepan over high heat. Whisk until mixture comes to a boil. Pour hot liquid over cucumbers. Cool slightly, then place top on jar and refrigerate overnight.
Notes
- We had better luck with small cucumbers rather than larger ones.
- Make sure your cucumbers are completely covered with the liquid.
- You can add more/less horseradish for more/less spiciness.
- You can add a little ground turmeric for color if you’d like.
- Instead of honey, you can use your favorite sweetener.
- Instead of ground mustard powder, you could try your favorite mustard.
- Instead of a large mason jar, you could use another large container, although I would suggest not using plastic.
Nutrition:
(Nutrition data is provided when available for informational purposes only and calculated using an online nutritional calculator. For the most accurate information please calculate based on specific ingredients and brands you use as well as any changes you made to the recipe. I am not a certified nutritionist or registered dietician and any nutritional information provided should only be used as a general guideline and estimate.)
About Lisa Huff
Lisa Huff is a Cookbook Author, Freelance Recipe Developer, Food Photographer, Blogger/Writer, and award-winning home chef. She loves creating unique recipes from healthy to decadent including cocktails, appetizers, main dishes, dessert recipes and more and has appeared on various shows, publications, and websites.
