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Quick Crisp Refrigerator Dill Pickles Recipe

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A fast and easy refrigerator dill pickles recipe that delivers crisp, tangy pickles in just 24 hours without boiling or canning. Perfect for beginners and last-minute gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 4–5 medium Kirby or pickling cucumbers, sliced into spears or rounds
  • 2 cups (480 ml) white vinegar
  • 2 cups (480 ml) water, preferably filtered or distilled
  • 2 tablespoons (30 g) kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon (15 g) granulated sugar
  • 3–4 sprigs fresh dill (or 2 tablespoons dried dill)
  • 3–4 garlic cloves, smashed
  • 1 teaspoon black peppercorns (whole)
  • 1 teaspoon mustard seeds (optional)
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 4 cups (950 ml) ice water

Instructions

  1. Rinse 4-5 medium Kirby cucumbers and slice into spears or rounds about 1/4-inch thick. Place sliced cucumbers into a large bowl filled with 4 cups (950 ml) of ice water. Soak for 1 to 2 hours to lock in crisp texture.
  2. In a small saucepan, combine 2 cups (480 ml) white vinegar, 2 cups (480 ml) water, 2 tablespoons kosher salt, and 1 tablespoon granulated sugar. Heat gently over medium heat, stirring until salt and sugar dissolve. Remove from heat and cool to room temperature.
  3. Drain cucumbers from ice water and pat dry with a clean towel to avoid watering down the brine. Layer cucumbers into clean quart-sized mason jars or airtight containers.
  4. Add 3-4 smashed garlic cloves, 3-4 sprigs fresh dill, 1 teaspoon black peppercorns, 1 teaspoon mustard seeds (optional), and 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional) evenly between jars.
  5. Pour cooled brine over cucumbers in each jar, ensuring they are fully submerged. Leave about 1/2 inch of space at the top for expansion.
  6. Seal jars tightly and refrigerate. Let pickles sit for at least 24 hours before tasting. Flavor builds as they chill.
  7. Enjoy chilled straight from the fridge. Pickles keep up to 2 weeks refrigerated, best within the first week for peak crunch.

Notes

Soaking cucumbers in ice water for 1-2 hours is key to achieving crispness. Let the brine cool completely before pouring over cucumbers to prevent softening. For extra crispness, add a grape leaf to the jar. Use fresh dill and smashed garlic for best flavor. Pickles keep best within the first week but last up to two weeks refrigerated.

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