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Easy Quick Refrigerator Dill Pickles Recipe for Perfect Tangy Flavor

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A quick and easy refrigerator dill pickles recipe that delivers tangy, crisp pickles ready in under 24 hours, perfect for snacking or as a side dish.

Ingredients

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  • 4–5 small to medium pickling cucumbers (about 1 pound or 450 g)
  • 3–4 sprigs fresh dill (or 1 tablespoon dried dill)
  • 2–3 garlic cloves, peeled and lightly smashed
  • 1 cup (240 ml) white vinegar (distilled preferred)
  • 1 cup (240 ml) water (filtered or tap)
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt or pickling salt
  • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
  • 1/4 teaspoon red chili flakes (optional)
  • 1 small bay leaf (optional)

Instructions

  1. Wash and dry the cucumbers. Slice into 1/4-inch (6 mm) thick rounds or spears, depending on preference.
  2. In a small saucepan, combine white vinegar, water, kosher salt, and sugar. Warm gently over medium heat, stirring until salt and sugar dissolve. Remove from heat and let cool slightly for 5 minutes.
  3. Place sliced cucumbers in a medium bowl filled with ice water. Soak for 15 minutes to boost crunchiness. Drain and pat dry with a clean towel.
  4. Tightly pack the cucumbers into a clean glass jar. Add fresh dill sprigs, smashed garlic cloves, black peppercorns, optional red chili flakes, and bay leaf if using.
  5. Pour the warm brine over the cucumbers, covering completely. Leave about 1/2 inch (1.3 cm) of space at the top. Tap the jar gently to remove air bubbles.
  6. Seal the jar with a lid and refrigerate. Allow pickles to develop flavor for at least 12 hours; best tang and crunch occur around 24 hours. Keep refrigerated up to 2 weeks.

Notes

Use fresh, firm cucumbers for best crunch. Soaking cucumbers in ice water before pickling enhances crispness. Keep cucumbers fully submerged in brine to avoid softening or mold. Adjust resting time for desired tanginess (12 hours minimum, 24-48 hours optimal). Warm brine to dissolve salt and sugar evenly. Optional ingredients like chili flakes and bay leaf add flavor variations.

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