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Easy Refrigerator Dill Pickles Recipe for the Best Crisp Homemade Snack

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This easy refrigerator dill pickles recipe delivers a crisp, tangy, and flavorful homemade snack that’s quick to prepare and perfect for sandwiches or snacking. Ready in 24 hours, these pickles stay crunchy and fresh for weeks.

Ingredients

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  • 4–5 medium Kirby or Persian cucumbers, sliced into spears or rounds
  • 3–4 fresh dill sprigs per jar, plus extra for garnish
  • 2–3 garlic cloves per jar, peeled and lightly smashed
  • 1 cup (240 ml) distilled white vinegar
  • 1 cup (240 ml) filtered water
  • 1 tablespoon pickling salt or kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar (optional but recommended)
  • 1 teaspoon black peppercorns per jar
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1 bay leaf per jar (optional)

Instructions

  1. Wash and slice your cucumbers into 3 to 4 inch spears or 1/4-inch thick rounds.
  2. Place 3-4 fresh dill sprigs, 2-3 garlic cloves, 1 teaspoon black peppercorns, and optional red pepper flakes and bay leaf into the bottom of each clean jar.
  3. Tightly pack the cucumber slices into the jars on top of the herbs and spices without smashing them.
  4. In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup white vinegar, 1 cup water, 1 tablespoon pickling or kosher salt, and 1 teaspoon sugar. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally until salt and sugar dissolve. Do not boil.
  5. Carefully pour the hot brine over the cucumbers in each jar, filling to cover everything with about 1/2 inch headspace. Press down any floating cucumbers gently.
  6. Screw the lids on tightly. Let jars cool to room temperature, then refrigerate.
  7. Chill for at least 24 hours before enjoying. Pickles keep well for up to 4 weeks in the fridge.

Notes

Use pickling or kosher salt to avoid cloudiness and off-flavors. Do not boil the brine; heat only until salt and sugar dissolve. For extra crunch, salt cucumbers and let sit for 30 minutes before pickling. Keep pickles refrigerated and consume within 3-4 weeks. Flavor improves after a couple of days in the fridge.

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