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Refrigerator Pickles Recipe

Refrigerator Pickles Recipe - Quick & Easy to Make!

5 from 4 votes
If you love crisp, tangy pickles with just the right balance of garlic and dill, this recipe is for you. No processing required!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 2 pints
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 5-6 small fresh cucumbers sliced into rounds or pickle spears
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cup white vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt avoid table salt for better clarity
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 4 sprigs of fresh dill
  • 4 garlic cloves smashed
  • Optional: whole peppercorns or a pinch of red pepper flakes for spicy pickles

Method
 

  1. Wash the cucumbers well. Slice into rounds, pickle spears, or your desired shape. Remove ends to prevent softening.
  2. Add garlic cloves, dill sprigs, and optional peppercorns or spices. Then tightly layer cucumber slices into clean jars.
  3. In a small saucepan, combine white vinegar, water, kosher salt, and sugar. Heat over medium heat, stirring until dissolved and hot.
  4. Carefully pour the hot brine over cucumbers, covering them completely. Leave a little space at the top of each jar.
  5. Let the jars sit uncovered until they reach room temperature. Then seal and refrigerate.
  6. Let the pickles chill at least 24 hours. They're even better if you can leave them refrigerated for a week.