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Easy Quick Refrigerator Dill Pickles Recipe for Perfect Crisp Flavor

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A simple and quick refrigerator dill pickles recipe that delivers crisp, tangy pickles without the fuss of canning or boiling. Perfect for snacking, sandwiches, or as a crunchy side.

Ingredients

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  • 4–5 medium pickling cucumbers (Kirby cucumbers preferred)
  • 3–4 sprigs fresh dill or a few dill heads
  • 2–3 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed
  • 1 cup (240 ml) white vinegar (distilled preferred)
  • 1 cup (240 ml) water (filtered or spring water preferred)
  • 1 tablespoon pickling salt (kosher or pickling salt, avoid iodized)
  • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon mustard seeds (optional but recommended)
  • 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
  • Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1 bay leaf (optional)

Instructions

  1. Wash and slice the cucumbers: Rinse cucumbers under cold water, slice off the blossom end, then cut into spears or 1/4-inch thick rounds. Dry with a clean towel.
  2. Prepare the brine: In a small saucepan, combine vinegar, water, pickling salt, and sugar. Heat over medium heat, stirring until salt and sugar dissolve. Remove from heat and let cool slightly to warm.
  3. Pack the jar: Place smashed garlic, fresh dill, mustard seeds, peppercorns, red pepper flakes (if using), and bay leaf into the bottom of a clean quart-sized glass jar. Pack sliced cucumbers tightly without crushing, leaving 1/2 inch headspace.
  4. Pour the brine: Pour warm brine over cucumbers, fully submerging them. Tap jar to release air bubbles and press cucumbers down if needed.
  5. Seal and refrigerate: Screw lid on tightly and refrigerate for at least 24 hours before tasting. Flavors improve after 48 hours.
  6. Enjoy: Use as a snack, sandwich addition, or crunchy side. Keep refrigerated and consume within 3-4 weeks.

Notes

Remove the blossom end of cucumbers to keep pickles crisp. Use pickling or kosher salt, avoid iodized salt. Pour warm (not boiling) brine to prevent softening. Keep cucumbers fully submerged in brine. Let pickles marinate at least 24 hours, preferably 48 hours for best flavor. Store refrigerated and consume within 3-4 weeks.

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