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5-Minute No-Cook Crispy Refrigerator Dill Pickles

Close-up of sliced cucumbers and fresh dill submerged in brine for homemade refrigerator pickles.
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Make these easy refrigerator pickles in just five minutes of prep time. You get crunchy, tangy dill pickles that are better than store-bought, ready to eat in 24 hours. This no cook pickling method is perfect for beginners.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds pickling cucumbers, sliced 1/4 inch thick
  • 1/2 cup white vinegar
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon pickling salt
  • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
  • 4 cloves garlic, smashed
  • 2 heads fresh dill (or 2 teaspoons dried dill seed)
  • 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns

Instructions

  1. Wash your cucumbers well. Slice them into uniform 1/4-inch thick rounds.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the white vinegar, water, pickling salt, and sugar until the salt and sugar dissolve completely. This is your vinegar brine.
  3. Gather four clean, pint-sized glass jars with lids. Divide the garlic cloves, fresh dill (or dill seed), and black peppercorns evenly among the four jars.
  4. Pack the sliced cucumbers tightly into the jars, leaving about 1/2 inch of headspace at the top.
  5. Pour the vinegar brine over the cucumbers in each jar, making sure all the cucumber slices are submerged. Tap the jars gently to release any trapped air bubbles.
  6. Wipe the rims clean, seal the jars tightly with the lids, and let them sit on the counter at room temperature for about 1 hour.
  7. Transfer the jars to the refrigerator. For the best flavor and crunch, wait at least 24 hours before eating your crispy refrigerator pickles. They keep well in the fridge for up to three weeks.

Notes

  • For extra crunch, you can add 1/4 teaspoon of pickling lime to the brine, but rinse the cucumbers thoroughly before brining if you use lime.
  • If you prefer Bread and Butter Pickles No Canning, increase the sugar in the brine to 1/2 cup and add 1/2 teaspoon of mustard seed.
  • These pickles are excellent as sandwich condiments homemade or as a crunchy salad topping.

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