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Easy Quick Dill Refrigerator Pickles Recipe No Canning Required

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A simple and fast refrigerator pickle recipe using fresh cucumbers, dill, garlic, and a quick brine. No canning required, ready in as little as 24 hours with a crisp, tangy flavor.

Ingredients

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  • 4–5 medium Kirby or pickling cucumbers, sliced into spears or rounds
  • 2 cups (16 fl oz) white vinegar
  • 2 cups (16 fl oz) water
  • 2 tablespoons kosher salt or pickling salt
  • 3–4 sprigs fresh dill
  • 3 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed
  • 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
  • Optional: 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • Optional: 1 teaspoon mustard seeds

Instructions

  1. Rinse 4-5 medium Kirby cucumbers under cold water. Trim off the blossom ends and slice into spears about 3 inches long or into 1/4-inch thick rounds.
  2. In a small saucepan, combine 2 cups white vinegar, 2 cups water, and 2 tablespoons kosher salt. Warm over medium heat, stirring until salt dissolves completely, about 3-4 minutes. Do not boil.
  3. Place 3-4 fresh dill sprigs, 3 smashed garlic cloves, 1 teaspoon black peppercorns, and optional spices (red pepper flakes or mustard seeds) into the bottom of a clean glass jar.
  4. Tightly pack the sliced cucumbers into the jar, leaving about 1/2 inch headspace at the top.
  5. Pour the warm brine over the cucumbers and spices, ensuring cucumbers are fully submerged. Tap the jar gently to release air bubbles and seal with the lid.
  6. Place the jar in the refrigerator and let the pickles develop flavor for at least 24 hours. For best flavor and crunch, wait 2-3 days before eating.
  7. Pickles will keep fresh up to 2 weeks refrigerated.

Notes

Trim the blossom end of cucumbers to keep pickles crisp longer. Use kosher or pickling salt to avoid cloudiness. Warm the brine to dissolve salt but do not boil. Keep cucumbers submerged in brine using a weight if needed. Let pickles sit 48-72 hours for best flavor. Store refrigerated up to 2 weeks.

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