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Crispy Quick Refrigerator Dill Pickles

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A quick and easy recipe for homemade dill pickles that are ready in 24 hours, delivering fresh, tangy, and crunchy pickles without the wait.

Ingredients

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  • 4–5 small to medium pickling cucumbers (about 1 pound / 450 grams), sliced into spears or rounds
  • 3–4 sprigs fresh dill (stems and leaves)
  • 3 garlic cloves, peeled and smashed
  • 1 cup (240 ml) white vinegar
  • 1 cup (240 ml) water
  • 1 tablespoon pickling salt (kosher salt or pickling salt)
  • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
  • 1 teaspoon mustard seeds (optional)
  • Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Cucumbers (15 minutes): Wash cucumbers well. Slice into spears about 3 inches long or rounds about 1/4 inch thick. Place in a mixing bowl and sprinkle with 1 tablespoon kosher salt. Toss gently to coat and let sit for 1 hour to draw out moisture.
  2. Rinse and Drain (5 minutes): Rinse cucumbers thoroughly under cold water to remove excess salt. Drain well and pat dry with a clean towel or paper towels.
  3. Make the Brine (10 minutes): In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup white vinegar, 1 cup water, 1 tablespoon pickling salt, and 1 teaspoon sugar. Heat over medium heat, stirring until salt and sugar dissolve. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  4. Pack the Jar (10 minutes): Place fresh dill sprigs, smashed garlic cloves, peppercorns, mustard seeds, and red pepper flakes (if using) into a quart-sized glass or plastic jar. Pack cucumber slices snugly without crushing.
  5. Pour the Brine (5 minutes): Pour warm brine over cucumbers until fully submerged, leaving about 1/2 inch headspace. Seal jar tightly.
  6. Refrigerate (24 hours minimum): Place jar in refrigerator and let flavors develop. Pickles are ready after 24 hours but improve up to 48 hours.

Notes

Salt soaking cucumbers for 1 hour is key to keeping them crisp. Warm the brine just enough to dissolve salt and sugar but not too hot to soften cucumbers. Pack jar snugly but gently to avoid bruising. Keep cucumbers submerged in brine to prevent soft spots. Optional additions include grape or horseradish leaves for extra crispness.

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