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Quick Tangy Dill Refrigerator Pickles

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A fast and easy recipe for tangy, crunchy dill pickles made without canning. Perfect for snacking or adding zest to meals, these refrigerator pickles develop flavor in just 24 hours.

Ingredients

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  • 4 medium Kirby or pickling cucumbers, washed and sliced into spears or rounds
  • 4–6 fresh dill sprigs (or 2 teaspoons dried dill)
  • 3–4 garlic cloves, smashed
  • 1 cup (240 ml) white vinegar (can substitute apple cider vinegar)
  • 1 cup (240 ml) water
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

  1. Wash 4 medium Kirby cucumbers thoroughly. Slice into spears about 3 inches long or into ¼-inch rounds, depending on your preference. (10 minutes)
  2. Place 4-6 fresh dill sprigs and 3-4 smashed garlic cloves into each clean quart-size jar. Then, tightly pack the cucumber slices or spears vertically, leaving about ½ inch of headspace at the top. (5 minutes)
  3. In a bowl or small saucepan, combine 1 cup white vinegar, 1 cup water, 1 tablespoon granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon kosher salt, 1 teaspoon black peppercorns, and optional ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes. Stir or heat gently just until salt and sugar dissolve, then cool if warmed. (5 minutes)
  4. Carefully pour the brine over the cucumbers in the jars, ensuring they are fully submerged. Seal tightly with lids. Press down gently if cucumbers float. (3 minutes)
  5. Place jars in the refrigerator for at least 24 hours before tasting. The pickles will develop more flavor each day and stay crisp for up to 3 weeks.

Notes

For extra crunch, soak cucumber slices in ice water for 30 minutes before packing. Use kosher salt, not table salt, to avoid overly salty pickles. Warm the brine slightly to dissolve sugar and salt faster but cool before pouring to avoid wilting cucumbers. Refrigerate for at least 24 hours; 48 hours is better for deeper flavor. Store pickles in the fridge up to 3 weeks. Avoid metal lids that may corrode.

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