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Refrigerator Dill Pickles

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A quick and easy recipe for crunchy, flavorful refrigerator dill pickles made with fresh cucumbers and aromatic spices.

Ingredients

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  • 4–6 medium-sized Cucumbers (firm, Kirby or pickling preferred)
  • A handful of Fresh Dill (or 1 tablespoon dried dill)
  • 2–3 Garlic cloves (smashed)
  • 2 cups Water
  • 1 cup White vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
  • 1 tablespoon Sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon Black peppercorns
  • 1 teaspoon Mustard seeds
  • Optional: Red pepper flakes (for heat)
  • Optional: Carrots or onions (for extra flavor and sweetness)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Cucumbers: Wash & cut the cucumbers, trimming ends and cutting as desired.
  2. Make the Brine: In a medium saucepan, combine water, white vinegar, sugar, and kosher salt.
  3. Heat It Up: Place the saucepan over medium heat, stirring until sugar and salt dissolve.
  4. Add the Flavors: Remove from heat, add smashed garlic, fresh dill, black peppercorns, and mustard seeds. Optionally, add crushed red pepper flakes.
  5. Jar It Up: Layer cucumbers in a clean mason jar and pour the brine over until fully submerged.
  6. Cool and Store: Let the jar cool to room temperature, then secure the lid and refrigerate.
  7. Wait for Flavor: Allow pickles to sit in the fridge for at least 24 hours for best flavor.

Notes

These pickles last up to 2 months in the fridge. Adjust seasoning to taste.

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