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Crispy Garlic Dill Refrigerator Pickles

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A quick and easy refrigerator pickle recipe ready in 24 hours, featuring fresh garlic and dill for a perfect crunchy and tangy flavor without the fuss of traditional canning.

Ingredients

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  • 4–5 medium Kirby cucumbers, washed and sliced
  • 4–5 large garlic cloves, peeled and smashed
  • 4–6 fresh dill sprigs, washed and trimmed
  • 1 cup (240 ml) white vinegar (5% acidity)
  • 1 cup (240 ml) water, filtered or distilled
  • 2 tablespoons kosher salt or pickling salt
  • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

  1. Wash 4-5 medium Kirby cucumbers thoroughly and slice into ¼-inch (6 mm) rounds or spears.
  2. In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup white vinegar, 1 cup water, 2 tablespoons kosher salt, and 1 teaspoon granulated sugar. Warm over medium heat until salt and sugar dissolve, do not boil. Remove from heat and let cool slightly (about 5 minutes).
  3. In a mixing bowl, add smashed garlic cloves, fresh dill sprigs, black peppercorns, and optional red pepper flakes. Toss sliced cucumbers with these aromatics.
  4. Pack the cucumber mixture into a quart-sized glass jar snugly but without crushing. Pour the warm brine over the cucumbers, ensuring they are fully submerged with about ½ inch headspace. Use a weight or parchment paper to keep cucumbers submerged if needed.
  5. Seal the jar tightly and refrigerate for at least 24 hours before tasting. For best flavor, wait up to 48 hours. Pickles keep up to 3 weeks refrigerated.

Notes

Use kosher or pickling salt to avoid cloudy brine. Keep cucumbers fully submerged to maintain crunch. Warming the brine helps dissolve salt and sugar faster but avoid boiling. Use Kirby cucumbers for best crunch. Pickles keep up to 3 weeks refrigerated. Variations include adding jalapeños for spice or swapping dill for other herbs.

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