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Quick Garlic Dill Refrigerator Pickles

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A fast and easy refrigerator pickle recipe ready in just 24 hours, featuring fresh cucumbers, garlic, and dill for a crunchy, tangy snack.

Ingredients

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  • 4–5 medium Kirby or Persian cucumbers, washed and sliced into spears or rounds
  • 4–6 garlic cloves, peeled and smashed
  • 3–4 sprigs fresh dill or about 2 tablespoons dill weed
  • 1 cup (240 ml) white vinegar (distilled)
  • 1 cup (240 ml) water (filtered or distilled)
  • 1 tablespoon pickling or kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon sugar (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

  1. Wash 4-5 medium Kirby cucumbers thoroughly. Slice into spears about 3-4 inches long or into 1/4-inch thick rounds.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine 1 cup white vinegar, 1 cup filtered water, 1 tablespoon pickling salt, and 1 teaspoon sugar. Stir until salt and sugar dissolve completely.
  3. Peel and smash 4-6 garlic cloves lightly. Wash 3-4 sprigs of fresh dill and bruise them by clapping between your hands. Add 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns and optional 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes to the jar.
  4. Place garlic, dill, peppercorns, and red pepper flakes in the bottom of a clean quart-sized mason jar. Pack sliced cucumbers tightly without crushing, leaving about 1 inch of headspace.
  5. Pour the brine over the cucumbers, ensuring they are fully submerged. Press down gently if needed.
  6. Seal the jar tightly and shake gently to mix spices. Refrigerate for at least 24 hours before tasting.
  7. Enjoy chilled. Pickles will keep in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks.

Notes

Use Kirby or Persian cucumbers for best crunch. Completely dissolve salt and sugar in brine for even flavor. Keep cucumbers fully submerged in brine to prevent spoilage. Use pickling or kosher salt to avoid cloudy brine. Soaking cucumbers in ice water before slicing can improve crispness. Adjust vinegar and salt to taste in future batches.

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