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Crispy Garlic Dill Refrigerator Pickles

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Quick and easy refrigerator pickles ready in 24 hours with a perfect balance of tangy, garlicky, and fresh dill flavors. These pickles stay crunchy and fresh without complicated canning.

Ingredients

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  • 6–8 small Kirby cucumbers, scrubbed and sliced into spears or rounds
  • 4–5 fresh garlic cloves, smashed or thinly sliced
  • 4–5 fresh dill sprigs, including feathery fronds
  • 1 cup (240 ml) distilled white vinegar
  • 1 cup (240 ml) water
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
  • 1 teaspoon mustard seeds (optional)
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

  1. Rinse 6-8 Kirby cucumbers and slice into 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick spears or rounds.
  2. Place sliced cucumbers in a mixing bowl with 1 tablespoon kosher salt and 2 cups (480 ml) cold water. Stir gently to dissolve salt and soak for 1 hour.
  3. Drain and rinse cucumbers well under cold water to remove excess salt. Pat dry with clean towels.
  4. In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup distilled white vinegar, 1 cup water, 1 teaspoon sugar, 1 teaspoon black peppercorns, 1 teaspoon mustard seeds, and 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (if using). Warm gently over medium heat, stirring until sugar and salt dissolve. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  5. Place 4-5 fresh dill sprigs and 4-5 smashed garlic cloves at the bottom of a clean 1-quart mason jar.
  6. Add drained cucumber slices on top, packing tightly without crushing.
  7. Pour warm brine over cucumbers, covering completely. Leave about 1/2 inch headspace.
  8. Seal jar tightly and refrigerate for at least 24 hours before tasting. Flavor intensifies over several days.

Notes

Use firm cucumbers without soft spots for best crunch. The salt soak is essential to keep pickles crispy. Warm brine just enough to dissolve sugar and salt; do not boil. Fresh dill is preferred for best flavor. Pickles keep up to 3 weeks refrigerated, best within 10 days. For more tang, let sit longer. Avoid iodized salt to keep brine clear.

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