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Quick Garlic Dill Refrigerator Pickles

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These quick garlic dill refrigerator pickles are ready in just 24 hours, offering a crisp, tangy, and garlicky flavor without the wait of traditional pickling methods. Perfect for a crunchy snack or a flavorful side dish.

Ingredients

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  • 4–5 medium Kirby or Persian cucumbers, sliced into spears or rounds
  • 4–5 garlic cloves, peeled and smashed
  • 4–5 fresh dill sprigs
  • 1 cup (240 ml) white vinegar
  • 1 cup (240 ml) water
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon pickling salt or kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

  1. Wash and slice cucumbers: Rinse 4-5 medium Kirby cucumbers under cold water. Cut off the ends and slice into spears or rounds about ¼-inch thick.
  2. Prepare the garlic and dill: Peel 4-5 garlic cloves and smash them to release flavor. Rinse fresh dill sprigs and pat dry.
  3. Make the brine: In a mixing bowl or pitcher, combine 1 cup white vinegar, 1 cup water, 1 tablespoon granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon pickling or kosher salt, 1 teaspoon black peppercorns, and optional ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes. Stir until sugar and salt dissolve.
  4. Pack the jars: Tightly pack cucumber slices into sterilized glass jars along with smashed garlic cloves and dill sprigs. Fill just below the rim without crushing cucumbers.
  5. Pour the brine: Pour the brine over cucumbers until fully submerged, leaving about ½-inch space at the top. Use a utensil to push down any floating veggies.
  6. Seal and refrigerate: Screw on jar lids tightly and place jars in the refrigerator. Let chill for at least 24 hours before tasting.
  7. Enjoy: After 24 hours, taste the pickles. Store leftovers in the fridge and consume within 2-3 weeks.

Notes

Soak cucumbers in ice water for 30 minutes before slicing if you want extra crispness. Cloudiness in the brine after a few days is normal and does not affect safety or flavor. Use pickling salt to avoid cloudy brine. Smash garlic cloves to release more flavor. Store pickles refrigerated and consume within 2-3 weeks for best quality.

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