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Quick Tangy Dill Refrigerator Pickles Recipe Easy No-Canning Method

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A simple and quick refrigerator pickle recipe that skips the canning process, delivering tangy, crunchy dill pickles ready in as little as 24 hours.

Ingredients

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  • 4 medium Kirby cucumbers, sliced into spears or rounds
  • 4–5 sprigs fresh dill, roughly chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, smashed or thinly sliced
  • 1 cup (240 ml) white vinegar
  • 1 cup (240 ml) water
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt or pickling salt
  • 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

  1. Wash and dry the cucumbers thoroughly. Slice into spears or rounds depending on preference.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine 1 cup white vinegar, 1 cup water, 1 tablespoon granulated sugar, and 1 tablespoon kosher salt. Stir until sugar and salt are completely dissolved.
  3. Place smashed garlic cloves, fresh dill sprigs, black peppercorns, and optional red pepper flakes into the bottom of a clean glass jar.
  4. Tightly pack the cucumber slices into the jar on top of the dill and garlic, pressing down gently to fit as many as possible without crushing.
  5. Pour the brine over the cucumbers until fully submerged. Press down cucumbers if needed to keep them under the liquid.
  6. Seal the jar tightly and refrigerate. Pickles will start tasting good after about 24 hours but are best after 2-3 days for full flavor.
  7. Use a clean fork or tongs to remove pickles. Store in the refrigerator and consume within two weeks.

Notes

Use pickling salt for best results to avoid cloudy brine. Let pickles sit at least 24 hours for best flavor. Fresh, firm cucumbers are key for crunch. Avoid iodized table salt. Optional additions include grape leaves or crushed mustard seeds for extra crispness. Variations include spicy, garlic & mustard seed, low-sodium, vinegar swaps, and herb swaps.

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