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Crispy Quick Refrigerator Dill Pickles

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A quick and easy homemade recipe for fresh, crunchy dill pickles ready in as little as 4 hours, perfect for snacking or entertaining without the fuss of traditional canning.

Ingredients

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  • 4–5 medium Kirby or pickling cucumbers
  • 3–4 sprigs fresh dill
  • 3–4 garlic cloves, peeled and smashed
  • 1 cup (250 ml) white vinegar
  • 1 cup (250 ml) water
  • 1 tablespoon pickling salt or kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon crushed black peppercorns
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1 bay leaf (optional)

Instructions

  1. Wash cucumbers thoroughly and slice into thin rounds or spears about 1/4 inch (6 mm) thick.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine 1 cup white vinegar, 1 cup water, 1 tablespoon pickling salt, and 1 teaspoon sugar. Stir until salt and sugar dissolve completely.
  3. Place fresh dill sprigs, smashed garlic cloves, crushed black peppercorns, red pepper flakes (if using), and bay leaf into a large glass jar.
  4. Tightly pack the sliced cucumbers into the jar, leaving about 1/2 inch headspace at the top. Use tongs or chopsticks to press them down gently.
  5. Pour the brine over the cucumbers, ensuring they are fully submerged. Use a fermentation weight or a small clean bag filled with water if needed to keep cucumbers underwater.
  6. Seal the jar tightly and refrigerate for at least 4 hours; for best flavor and crispness, refrigerate for 24 hours.
  7. Enjoy chilled. Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Notes

For ultra-crisp pickles, slice cucumbers the day before and soak in ice water for 1 hour before pickling. Keep cucumbers fully submerged to prevent mold and sogginess. Use pickling or kosher salt, not iodized salt. Let pickles sit 24 hours for best flavor and crunch. Store in fridge only. Variations include adding jalapeños for spice or swapping vinegar types.

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