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Refrigerator Pickles

Refrigerator Pickles: Easy Crunchy Garlic Dill Delight

Enjoy these refrigerator pickles for a zesty, crunchy snack. Easy to prepare, they are packed with garlic and dill, making them a delightful addition to any meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 20
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Brine Ingredients
  • 1 cup Water
  • 1 cup Rice Vinegar White vinegar can substitute if necessary.
  • 3 tablespoons Fine Sea Salt Avoid coarse salt as it may not dissolve properly.
Pickle Ingredients
  • 4 medium Persian Cucumbers English cucumbers can work as a substitute.
  • 4 cloves Garlic Reduce for a milder taste.
  • 1 bunch Fresh Dill Dried dill can be used in a pinch.
  • 1 tablespoon Black Peppercorns Optional.
  • 1 tablespoon Mustard Seeds Optional but recommended.
  • 1 leaf Bay Leaf Skip if unavailable.
  • 1 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes Optional for heat.

Equipment

  • 1-quart mason jar

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare a clean 1-quart mason jar and add crushed garlic, dill sprigs, black peppercorns, mustard seeds, a bay leaf, and red pepper flakes (if using).
  2. Slice the Persian cucumbers into spears or rounds and tightly pack them into the jar on top of the herbs and spices.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine water, rice vinegar, and fine sea salt. Whisk until the salt dissolves to make the brine.
  4. Pour the prepared brine over the cucumbers, ensuring they are fully submerged.
  5. Seal the jar tightly, give it a gentle shake, and refrigerate for at least 6 hours, ideally 24-48 hours for better flavor.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 20kcalCarbohydrates: 4gSodium: 350mgPotassium: 60mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These pickles will keep in the refrigerator for 2-3 weeks.

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