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Easy Quick Refrigerator Dill Pickles Recipe Perfect for No Canning Beginners

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This recipe offers a quick and easy way to make crunchy, tangy dill pickles in your refrigerator without any canning. Ready to eat in as little as 24 hours, it’s perfect for beginners and uses simple ingredients.

Ingredients

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  • 4–5 medium fresh cucumbers (Kirby or pickling cucumbers), about 1.5 pounds / 700 grams
  • 4–5 fresh dill sprigs
  • 3–4 garlic cloves, peeled and smashed
  • 1 cup white vinegar (240 ml)
  • 1 cup water (240 ml)
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
  • 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

  1. Wash the cucumbers well, then slice into ¼-inch (6 mm) thick rounds or spears (cut lengthwise into quarters if using spears).
  2. Place sliced cucumbers in a large bowl and sprinkle with about 1 teaspoon kosher salt. Toss gently to coat evenly and let sit for 30 minutes to draw out excess water.
  3. In a small saucepan, combine white vinegar, water, sugar, and kosher salt. Warm over medium heat, stirring occasionally until sugar and salt dissolve. Remove from heat and cool to room temperature.
  4. Rinse cucumbers lightly to remove excess salt and drain well.
  5. Layer cucumbers, dill sprigs, garlic cloves, mustard seeds, black peppercorns, and red pepper flakes (if using) in clean glass jars or airtight containers.
  6. Pour cooled brine over cucumbers, filling jars completely so cucumbers are fully submerged, leaving about ½ inch (1.3 cm) headspace.
  7. Seal jars tightly and refrigerate for at least 24 hours before tasting. For best flavor, let marinate 2-3 days.
  8. Enjoy chilled. Pickles keep well in the fridge for up to 2 weeks. Use clean utensils to remove pickles to avoid contamination.

Notes

Use fresh, firm cucumbers for best crunch. Salting cucumbers before pickling draws out excess moisture for crispness. Cool the brine before pouring to avoid cooking cucumbers. Store pickles submerged in brine and use clean utensils to prevent spoilage. Pickles keep up to 2 weeks refrigerated. Adjust garlic and red pepper flakes to taste for spiciness. For re-crisping, soak pickles briefly in ice water before serving.

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