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Quick Refrigerator Dill Pickles Recipe Easy Homemade Crispy Pickles in 24 Hours

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A quick and easy recipe for crisp, flavorful dill pickles ready in just 24 hours using a simple refrigerator pickling method without traditional canning.

Ingredients

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  • 4–5 medium Kirby or Persian cucumbers
  • 3–4 sprigs fresh dill
  • 3 garlic cloves, peeled and smashed
  • 1 cup (250 ml) white vinegar
  • 1 cup (250 ml) water
  • 1 tablespoon pickling salt
  • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

  1. Wash and prepare cucumbers: rinse 4-5 medium Kirby cucumbers under cold water. Trim off the blossom end. Slice cucumbers into thin rounds about 1/4 inch thick or spears about 3-4 inches long. Pat dry with a clean towel to remove excess moisture.
  2. Prepare the brine: in a mixing bowl, combine 1 cup white vinegar, 1 cup cold water, 1 tablespoon pickling salt, and 1 teaspoon granulated sugar (optional). Stir until salt and sugar dissolve. Warming the mixture slightly is optional.
  3. Pack the jar: place 3-4 sprigs of fresh dill, 3 smashed garlic cloves, 1 teaspoon black peppercorns, and 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (if using) into the bottom of a clean quart-sized glass jar.
  4. Pack the sliced cucumbers snugly into the jar, leaving about 1/2 inch of headspace at the top.
  5. Pour the brine over the cucumbers and herbs, fully submerging them. Press down lightly with a clean utensil to release trapped air bubbles. Seal the jar tightly with the lid.
  6. Refrigerate the jar for at least 24 hours before tasting to allow flavors to develop and cucumbers to remain crisp.

Notes

Trim the blossom end of cucumbers to keep pickles crisp. Press cucumbers firmly into the jar to avoid air pockets. Warming the brine is optional but helps dissolve salt and sugar faster. Leave about 1/2 inch headspace in the jar. Store pickles refrigerated up to 3 weeks. Flavor mellows after a day or two. Avoid using large, seedy cucumbers for best crunch.

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