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Crispy Refrigerator Dill Pickles Recipe Easy Homemade with Garlic and Peppercorn

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A simple and soulful recipe for crispy refrigerator dill pickles infused with garlic and whole peppercorns, ready to enjoy in just a few days without any canning.

Ingredients

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  • 4 medium Kirby cucumbers, washed and sliced into 1/4-inch thick rounds
  • 4–5 sprigs fresh dill, including feathery tops
  • 3–4 garlic cloves, peeled and lightly smashed
  • 1 tablespoon whole black peppercorns
  • 1 cup white vinegar (distilled)
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt (non-iodized)
  • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar (optional)

Instructions

  1. Wash 4 medium Kirby cucumbers thoroughly and slice into 1/4-inch thick rounds.
  2. Place sliced cucumbers in a mixing bowl. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon kosher salt over them and toss gently. Let sit for 30 minutes to draw out excess moisture. Drain any liquid but do not rinse the salt off.
  3. In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup white vinegar, 1 cup water, 1 teaspoon granulated sugar, and 1 tablespoon kosher salt. Heat gently and stir until salt and sugar dissolve. Let the brine cool to room temperature.
  4. Into a clean quart-sized mason jar, layer the drained cucumber slices with 4-5 sprigs fresh dill, 3-4 smashed garlic cloves, and 1 tablespoon whole black peppercorns. Press gently to fit but avoid crushing.
  5. Pour the cooled brine over the cucumbers, ensuring they are fully submerged. Leave a little space at the top of the jar. Seal the jar tightly.
  6. Store the jar in the refrigerator for at least 48 hours before tasting. The pickles develop full flavor after about 3 days and stay fresh for up to 3 weeks.

Notes

Use Kirby cucumbers for best crunch. Do not skip the salting step to keep pickles crispy. Use whole peppercorns to keep brine clear and flavorful. Let brine cool before pouring over cucumbers. Store pickles in the fridge and consume within 3 weeks. Press down floating cucumbers with a fermentation weight or small bag filled with brine to keep submerged.

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