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Quick Refrigerator Dill Pickles: No Canning Needed

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These quick refrigerator dill pickles are crisp, tangy, and garlicky, made without any canning. Ready in 24 hours with simple ingredients, they’re perfect for summer and stay crunchier than traditional canned pickles.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound cucumbers (about 4–5 small pickling cucumbers or 2–3 regular ones)
  • 1 cup white vinegar (240 ml)
  • 1 cup water (240 ml)
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt (18 grams)
  • 1 tablespoon sugar (12 grams)
  • 4–5 cloves garlic, smashed
  • 4–6 sprigs fresh dill (or 2 tablespoons dried)
  • 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon mustard seeds (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare your cucumbers: Wash thoroughly, trim the blossom end, and slice into rounds about 1/4 inch thick or cut into spears.
  2. Prepare your aromatics: Peel and smash garlic cloves, rinse fresh dill, and measure out spices.
  3. Pack your jar: Layer cucumber slices, garlic, dill, and spices in a clean quart-size mason jar, leaving about 1/2 inch headspace.
  4. Make the brine: In a small saucepan, combine vinegar, water, kosher salt, and sugar. Bring to a boil, stirring until salt and sugar dissolve. Remove from heat immediately.
  5. Pour the brine: Carefully pour hot brine over cucumbers, ensuring all slices are submerged. Tap jar gently to release air bubbles.
  6. Cool and seal: Let jar cool on counter for 15-20 minutes, then screw on lid firmly.
  7. Refrigerate and wait: Place jar in refrigerator for at least 24 hours (48 hours is better) before eating. Shake jar gently daily to redistribute spices.

Notes

Use the freshest cucumbers possible for best crunch. Always trim the blossom end to prevent mushy pickles. Kosher salt is preferred over table salt. For extra crispness, add a grape leaf or a pinch of calcium chloride (Pickle Crisp) to the jar. Pickles will keep 4-6 weeks in the refrigerator. Brine can be reused for a second batch.

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