Learn how to make crisp and delicious refrigerator dill pickles at home. This easy recipe uses fresh cucumbers and a simple brine for quick pickling.
Author:Chloe Thompson
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:5 minutes
Total Time:25 minutes (plus 24 hours chilling time)
Yield:4-5 jars
Category:Pickles
Method:Refrigerator Pickling
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
4 cups water
2 cups white vinegar
2 tablespoons kosher salt
1 tablespoon sugar
8-10 fresh dill sprigs
4-5 cloves garlic, smashed
1 teaspoon black peppercorns
1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds
4-5 large cucumbers, sliced into 1/4-inch rounds
Instructions
In a saucepan, combine water, white vinegar, kosher salt, and sugar. Heat over medium heat, stirring until salt and sugar dissolve. Let the brine cool slightly.
While the brine cools, pack the sliced cucumbers into clean jars.
Add dill sprigs, smashed garlic cloves, peppercorns, and mustard seeds to the jars with the cucumbers.
Pour the cooled brine over the cucumbers, ensuring they are fully submerged.
Seal the jars tightly and refrigerate.
Allow the pickles to brine for at least 24 hours before enjoying. They will continue to develop flavor over time.
Notes
For best results, use fresh, firm cucumbers.
Adjust the amount of garlic and dill to your preference.
Ensure your jars and lids are clean to prevent spoilage.
These pickles will last for several weeks in the refrigerator.