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Easy Crisp Old Fashioned Refrigerator Dill Pickles

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A simple and quick recipe for homemade refrigerator dill pickles that are crisp, flavorful, and perfect for snacking or gifting.

Ingredients

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  • 4–5 medium Kirby cucumbers, sliced into spears or rounds
  • 3–4 sprigs fresh dill
  • 3–4 garlic cloves, peeled and lightly crushed
  • 2 cups white vinegar (distilled preferred)
  • 2 cups water (filtered if possible)
  • 2 tablespoons pickling salt or kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
  • Optional: mustard seeds, red pepper flakes, or bay leaves

Instructions

  1. Wash 4-5 medium Kirby cucumbers thoroughly. Trim off the blossom ends and slice into spears about 3-4 inches long or into ¼-inch thick rounds.
  2. In a small saucepan, combine 2 cups white vinegar, 2 cups water, 2 tablespoons pickling salt, and 1 tablespoon sugar. Warm over medium heat, stirring occasionally until salt and sugar dissolve (3-5 minutes). Do not boil. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  3. Place 3-4 sprigs of fresh dill, 3-4 lightly crushed garlic cloves, and 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns into each clean mason jar or glass container. Add optional spices if desired.
  4. Pack cucumber spears or slices tightly into jars without crushing. Leave about ½ inch headspace at the top.
  5. Pour the warm brine over cucumbers, filling jars completely. Tap jars gently to release air bubbles and add more brine if needed.
  6. Seal jars with lids and refrigerate. Chill for at least 48 hours before tasting. Flavor deepens over 3-5 days.
  7. Keep pickles refrigerated and consume within 2-3 weeks for best flavor and crunch.

Notes

Use pickling or kosher salt to keep brine clear and flavor true. Do not boil the brine, just warm it to dissolve salt and sugar. Remove cucumber blossom ends to prevent softening. Store pickles in airtight glass jars in the refrigerator. Flavor improves after 2-3 days and pickles keep for up to 3 weeks. Optional spices can be added for flavor variations.

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