Easy Quick Refrigerator Dill Pickles
A simple and fast recipe for homemade refrigerator dill pickles that are tangy, crunchy, and ready to enjoy in as little as 24 hours without complicated canning.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 24 hours (including refrigeration time)
- Yield: 4-5 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4–5 medium Kirby or Persian cucumbers, sliced into spears or rounds
- 4–5 sprigs fresh dill, roughly chopped
- 3–4 garlic cloves, smashed or thinly sliced
- 1 cup (240 ml) white vinegar (distilled)
- 1 cup (240 ml) water
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt (not iodized)
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar (optional)
- 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Wash and slice the cucumbers into ¼-inch thick spears or rounds.
- In a mixing bowl, combine white vinegar, water, kosher salt, and granulated sugar (if using). Stir until salt and sugar dissolve completely.
- Pack clean quart-sized Mason jars with fresh dill, smashed garlic cloves, black peppercorns, red pepper flakes (if using), and sliced cucumbers tightly but without crushing.
- Pour the prepared brine over the cucumbers and aromatics, leaving about ½ inch of headspace. Tap jars gently to release air bubbles and seal with lids.
- Refrigerate the jars. Pickles will be ready to eat in about 24 hours and improve in flavor after 2-3 days. Keep refrigerated and consume within 2 weeks.
Notes
Use kosher salt for best texture and flavor. Fresh dill is essential for classic pickle aroma. Do not overcrowd jars to allow brine circulation. Pickles taste best after 2-3 days but can be eaten after 24 hours. Store refrigerated up to 2 weeks. Adjust vinegar and water ratio to taste. Rinse pickles if too salty or dilute brine next time. Optional variations include adding jalapeños for heat or swapping dill for other herbs.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1/2 cup pickle
- Calories: 15
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 600
- Carbohydrates: 3
- Fiber: 1
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