Name: Easy Quick Refrigerator Dill Pickles
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 24 h 20 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 medium fresh cucumbers (Kirby or pickling cucumbers preferred); 1 cup (240 ml) white vinegar; 1 cup (240 ml) water; 4-5 fresh dill sprigs (or dried dill as substitute); 1 tablespoon dill seeds; 3-4 garlic cloves, peeled and gently crushed; 1 tablespoon salt (preferably pickling or kosher salt, no iodine); 1 teaspoon black peppercorns; ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

Easy Quick Refrigerator Dill Pickles

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A simple and quick recipe for fresh homemade dill pickles with a perfect balance of tang, dill, and garlic flavor, ready in as little as 24 hours.

Author: Lucas
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 24 hours 20 minutes
Yield: 4 servings 1x
Category: Condiment
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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4 medium fresh cucumbers (Kirby or pickling cucumbers preferred)
1 cup (240 ml) white vinegar
1 cup (240 ml) water
4–5 fresh dill sprigs (or dried dill as substitute)
1 tablespoon dill seeds
3–4 garlic cloves, peeled and gently crushed
1 tablespoon salt (preferably pickling or kosher salt, no iodine)
1 teaspoon black peppercorns
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

Wash and slice 4 medium cucumbers into ¼-inch (0.6 cm) thick rounds or spears.
In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup white vinegar, 1 cup water, and 1 tablespoon salt. Warm gently over medium heat until salt dissolves, then remove from heat and let cool slightly for about 5 minutes.
Pack each clean quart (1 liter) jar with 4-5 fresh dill sprigs, 1 tablespoon dill seeds, 3-4 crushed garlic cloves, 1 teaspoon black peppercorns, and optional ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes. Tightly pack cucumber slices or spears into the jar, leaving about ½ inch (1.25 cm) headspace.
Pour the warm brine over the cucumbers, covering them completely. Tap jars gently to release air bubbles. Seal jars with lids and let cool to room temperature for about 30 minutes.
Place sealed jars in the refrigerator for at least 24 hours. For best flavor, wait 48 hours before eating.

Notes

Use Kirby or pickling cucumbers for best crunch. Do not boil the brine, just warm to dissolve salt. Pack jars tightly to keep cucumbers submerged. Wait at least 24 hours for flavor development, preferably 48 hours. Store pickles in the refrigerator up to 3 weeks. To refresh softened pickles, soak in ice water for 15 minutes before serving. Experiment with additional spices like mustard seeds or coriander seeds for flavor variations.

Nutrition

Serving Size: About 2-3 pickle sli
Calories: 10
Sodium: 200
Carbohydrates: 2
Fiber: 1

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