Crunchy Dill Refrigerator Pickles Easy No-Canning Recipe for Perfect Homemade Snack
A quick and easy no-canning recipe for crunchy dill refrigerator pickles with a bright, tangy bite and fresh dill aroma. Perfect for snacking or serving at gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 24 hours (including refrigeration time)
- Yield: About 1 quart (4 servings) 1x
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium Kirby cucumbers or pickling cucumbers, sliced into spears or rounds
- 4–5 sprigs fresh dill
- 3 garlic cloves, peeled and smashed
- 1 cup (240 ml) distilled white vinegar
- 1 cup (240 ml) cold water
- 1 tablespoon pickling salt or kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
- 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
- Optional: pinch of red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Wash cucumbers thoroughly and slice into 3-4 inch spears or 1/4-inch thick rounds.
- In a small saucepan, combine white vinegar, water, pickling salt, and sugar. Heat gently over medium heat, stirring until salt and sugar dissolve (3-5 minutes). Do not boil.
- Place fresh dill sprigs, smashed garlic cloves, mustard seeds, black peppercorns, and optional red pepper flakes into the bottom of a clean quart-sized glass jar.
- Tightly pack cucumber slices or spears into the jar, leaving about 1/2 inch of headspace at the top.
- Pour the warm brine over the cucumbers, ensuring they are fully submerged. Press down gently if needed. Seal the jar tightly.
- Refrigerate the jar for at least 24 hours before tasting; for best flavor, wait 48 hours.
- Enjoy the pickles chilled. Keep the jar refrigerated and ensure cucumbers remain submerged in brine. Pickles stay fresh and crunchy for up to 3 weeks.
Notes
Use Kirby or pickling cucumbers for best crunch. Avoid boiling the brine to keep cucumbers crisp. Keep cucumbers fully submerged in brine to maintain texture and flavor. Wait 24-48 hours for best flavor. Optional additions include jalapeños for spice or extra garlic for flavor. Store pickles refrigerated and consume within 3 weeks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pickle spear or eq
- Calories: 1015
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 400
- Carbohydrates: 2
- Fiber: 0.5
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