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Easy Crispy Garlic Dill Refrigerator Pickles

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A quick and easy recipe for crunchy, garlicky dill pickles that are ready in as little as 24 hours. Perfect for snacks, sandwiches, and adding a fresh zing to your meals.

Ingredients

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  • 6 medium Kirby cucumbers, washed and sliced into spears or rounds
  • 4–5 fresh dill sprigs
  • 4–5 garlic cloves, peeled and smashed
  • 2 cups (16 fl oz) white vinegar
  • 2 cups (16 fl oz) water
  • 3 tablespoons kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon dill seeds
  • 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

  1. Wash and dry about 6 medium Kirby cucumbers. Cut off the blossom ends and slice into spears or rounds.
  2. In a small saucepan, combine 2 cups white vinegar, 2 cups water, 3 tablespoons kosher salt, and 1 tablespoon granulated sugar. Warm over medium heat, stirring occasionally until salt and sugar dissolve completely, about 5 minutes. Do not boil.
  3. Place fresh dill sprigs, 4-5 smashed garlic cloves, 1 teaspoon dill seeds, 1 teaspoon black peppercorns, and optional 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes into each cleaned quart jar.
  4. Pack the cucumber spears tightly into the jars without crushing, leaving about 1/2 inch headspace at the top.
  5. Pour the warm brine over the cucumbers, covering them completely. Tap the jar gently to release air bubbles. Wipe rims clean and seal with lids.
  6. Place the jars in the refrigerator. Pickles will be ready after 24 hours but taste best after 48 hours. Keep refrigerated and consume within 3 weeks.

Notes

Use Kirby cucumbers for best crunch. Remove blossom ends to prevent softness. Warm brine just enough to dissolve salt and sugar; do not boil. Pack cucumbers snugly but do not crush. Store pickles submerged in brine in the refrigerator. For lower sodium, reduce salt to 2 tablespoons and increase soaking time to 48 hours. Fresh dill is preferred but dried dill weed can be used in smaller amounts.

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