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Crispy Garlic-Dill Refrigerator Pickles

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Quick and easy refrigerator pickles ready in 24 hours with fresh garlic and dill for a perfect tangy crunch. No long fermentation needed, just fresh, punchy flavor and crisp texture.

Ingredients

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  • 4 medium Kirby or Persian cucumbers, sliced into 1/4-inch rounds or spears
  • 3–4 sprigs fresh dill (about 2 tablespoons chopped)
  • 3–4 large garlic cloves, sliced thin
  • 1 1/2 cups (360 ml) distilled white vinegar
  • 1 1/2 cups (360 ml) water
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons kosher salt or pickling salt
  • 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
  • 1/2 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

  1. Wash cucumbers thoroughly. Slice into 1/4-inch thick rounds or spears.
  2. Optional: Toss cucumbers with 1 tablespoon kosher salt in a bowl and let sit for 30 minutes, then rinse and pat dry for extra crispness.
  3. In a medium saucepan, combine white vinegar, water, sugar, kosher salt, mustard seeds, black peppercorns, and red pepper flakes if using. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring until sugar and salt dissolve. Remove from heat and let cool slightly (about 5 minutes).
  4. Place sliced garlic and fresh dill sprigs at the bottom of each clean jar.
  5. Pack cucumbers tightly into jars without crushing.
  6. Pour warm brine over cucumbers, ensuring they are fully submerged with about 1/2 inch headspace.
  7. Seal jars tightly with lids. Let cool to room temperature for about 20 minutes, then refrigerate.
  8. Pickles are ready to eat after 24 hours, best after 48 hours. Keep refrigerated and consume within 2 weeks.

Notes

Optional salting step before pickling firms cucumbers for extra crispness. Slice garlic thinly to avoid bitterness. Use fresh dill for best aroma. Boil brine to dissolve salt and sugar and release spice flavors. Do not overfill jars to allow brine circulation. Store refrigerated and consume within 2 weeks. To re-crisp slightly mushy pickles, soak briefly in ice water before serving.

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