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Quick Garlic Dill Refrigerator Pickles

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A fast and easy recipe for crunchy, tangy garlic dill pickles ready in just 24 hours using a no-heat refrigerator method.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 pounds small cucumbers (pickling cucumbers preferred), washed and sliced into spears or rounds
  • 4–5 fresh dill sprigs (frozen dill works as a substitute)
  • 4–5 large garlic cloves, peeled and smashed
  • 1 cup (240 ml) white vinegar
  • 1 cup (240 ml) water
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt or pickling salt (Diamond Crystal recommended)
  • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar (optional but recommended)
  • 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

  1. Wash about 1.5 pounds (700 g) of small cucumbers thoroughly. Slice into spears about 3 inches long or into 1/4-inch thick rounds depending on preference.
  2. Place 4-5 fresh dill sprigs and 4-5 smashed garlic cloves into the bottom of a clean quart-sized glass jar. Add 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns and, if desired, 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes. Pack cucumber slices tightly without crushing.
  3. In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup white vinegar, 1 cup water, 1 tablespoon kosher salt, and 1 teaspoon granulated sugar. Warm gently over medium heat, stirring until salt and sugar dissolve. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  4. Pour the warm (not hot) brine over the cucumbers in the jar, covering completely. Leave about 1/2 inch headspace. Press cucumbers down if needed to keep submerged.
  5. Seal the jar tightly and refrigerate. Pickles will be ready in 24 hours but improve after 48 hours.
  6. Enjoy pickles cold. Store refrigerated and consume within 2-3 weeks for best freshness.

Notes

Use kosher or pickling salt for best texture and flavor. Do not boil the brine; warm it just enough to dissolve salt and sugar. Ensure cucumbers stay submerged in brine to avoid spoilage. For extra crispness, soak cucumbers in ice water for an hour before slicing. Pickles improve in flavor and crunch after 48 hours but are ready at 24 hours.

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