Dill Refrigerator Pickles
Transform your cucumbers into crisp, tangy, and herbaceous Dill Refrigerator Pickles in just 15 minutes of prep time! This no-canning recipe is perfect for beginners and seasoned pickle lovers alike. Fragrant fresh dill, smashed garlic cloves, and a touch of optional red pepper flakes for heat give these pickles a bold and refreshing flavor. The pickling brine, made with white vinegar, kosher salt, sugar, and black peppercorns, effortlessly infuses the cucumbers with just the right amount of zest. No boiling water baths here—just a quick vinegar solution, a jar, and your refrigerator! Perfect as a snack, sandwich topper, or side dish, these homemade pickles are ready to enjoy in as little as 24 hours and stay fresh for up to two weeks. Dive into the simple joy of creating your own small-batch pickles today!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Kirby cucumbers (or small pickling cucumbers)
- 4 cloves Fresh garlic cloves, smashed
- 6 sprigs Fresh dill sprigs
- 1 cup White vinegar
- 1 cup Water
- 1 tablespoon Kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Black peppercorns
- 0.5 teaspoon Red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
Instructions
Wash the cucumbers thoroughly and slice them into spears, halves, or rounds, depending on your preference.
In a small saucepan, combine the white vinegar, water, kosher salt, sugar, peppercorns, and red pepper flakes (if using). Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring to dissolve the salt and sugar. Once dissolved, remove from heat and allow it to cool to room temperature.
In a clean 1-quart glass jar (or divide among smaller jars if preferred), layer the cucumber slices, garlic cloves, and fresh dill sprigs.
Carefully pour the cooled vinegar mixture over the cucumbers, making sure they are fully submerged. You can press the cucumbers down gently if needed.
Seal the jar tightly with a lid and place it in the refrigerator. Allow the pickles to sit and marinate for at least 24 hours for best flavor.
Enjoy your homemade dill refrigerator pickles within 2-4 weeks for the freshest taste. Store them in the refrigerator at all times.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
155 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.7 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1798 mg | 78% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 26.9 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.5 g | 12% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.9 g | ||
| Protein | 4.2 g | 8% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 147 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 2.3 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 969 mg | 21% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
