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Crispy Garlic Dill Refrigerator Pickles

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Quick and easy refrigerator pickles with a crispy texture and bold garlic dill flavor, ready in as little as 4 hours. Perfect for snacking or as a tangy side for sandwiches and burgers.

Ingredients

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  • 4–5 medium Kirby cucumbers, sliced into spears or rounds
  • 4–5 large garlic cloves, peeled and smashed
  • 3–4 sprigs fresh dill, roughly chopped (or 2 tsp dried dill)
  • 1 1/2 cups white vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
  • 1 1/2 cups water (filtered or distilled)
  • 2 tablespoons kosher salt or pickling salt
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
  • 1 teaspoon mustard seeds (optional)
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

  1. Rinse 4-5 medium Kirby cucumbers thoroughly. Slice into spears about 3-4 inches long or into 1/4-inch thick rounds. Pat dry with paper towels to reduce excess moisture. (10 minutes)
  2. In a mixing bowl or measuring jug, combine 1 1/2 cups white vinegar, 1 1/2 cups water, 2 tablespoons kosher salt, and 1 tablespoon granulated sugar. Stir until salt and sugar dissolve completely. (5 minutes)
  3. Into clean quart jars, layer the cucumber spears or rounds tightly but without crushing. Add 4-5 smashed garlic cloves, 3-4 sprigs fresh dill, 1 teaspoon black peppercorns, 1 teaspoon mustard seeds, and optionally 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes. (10 minutes)
  4. Slowly pour the brine over the cucumbers and aromatics, leaving about 1/2 inch of headspace at the top. Ensure everything is submerged; use a clean chopstick or spoon to gently press down if needed. (5 minutes)
  5. Screw on the lids snugly (not too tight) and place jars in the refrigerator. Let sit for at least 4 hours before tasting; for best results, wait 24-48 hours. (4-48 hours)
  6. Once pickles reach desired flavor and crunch, enjoy! Store in the fridge up to 2 weeks.

Notes

Use Kirby cucumbers for best crispness. Pat cucumbers dry before brining to avoid soggy pickles. Seal jars loosely to avoid pressure buildup. For softer pickles, slice thicker or pat drier. Store pickles in fridge up to 2 weeks. To re-crisp softened pickles, soak in ice water for 15-30 minutes before serving.

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