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Easy Refrigerator Dill Pickles

Delicious Easy Refrigerator Dill Pickles You Can Make Today

Discover how to make Easy Refrigerator Dill Pickles with fresh cucumbers, a tangy brine, and aromatic spices.
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Prep Time 35 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6 jars
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 50
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Brine
  • 1 cup Filtered Water
  • 1 cup Distilled White Vinegar Can substitute with apple cider vinegar
  • ½ cup Kosher Salt Sea salt can be used as an alternative
  • ½ cup Sugar Optional, can reduce or omit for less sweetness
Pickles
  • 6 pieces Pickling Cucumbers Wash and thinly sliced
  • 1 bunch Fresh Dill
  • 2-3 cloves Garlic Cloves Can use garlic powder if fresh garlic is not available
Spices
  • 1 tablespoon Mustard Seeds Can substitute with celery seeds
  • ½ teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes Adjust according to taste; omit for no spice
  • a few pieces Black Peppercorns Freshly cracked black pepper can be a good alternative
  • optional Celery Seed Can omit if not available
  • 1 piece Bay Leaf Optional; can omit or substitute with a pinch of dried herbs

Equipment

  • medium saucepan
  • Pint canning jars
  • Large mixing bowl

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Wash the pickling cucumbers under cold water and slice them into even, thin rounds—about ¼ inch thick.
  2. In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup of filtered water and 1 cup of distilled white vinegar. Stir in ½ cup of kosher salt and ½ cup of sugar until dissolved. Let cool.
  3. Evenly distribute 1 tablespoon of mustard seeds, ½ teaspoon of red pepper flakes, a few black peppercorns, 2-3 cloves of garlic, and fresh dill into each of the six clean jars.
  4. Tightly pack the sliced cucumbers into each jar, leaving about half an inch of space at the top. Pour the cooled brine over the cucumbers until fully submerged.
  5. Seal each jar with a lid and shake gently to mix the spices. Refrigerate immediately.
  6. Let the pickles marinate for at least 3-4 days before sampling. Shake gently each day to redistribute spices.

Nutrition

Serving: 1jarCalories: 50kcalCarbohydrates: 10gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 80mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks, and transfer to an airtight container for freezing if needed. Allow brine to cool completely before pouring over cucumbers for optimal flavor absorption.

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