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Easy Crunchy Refrigerator Dill Pickles with Garlic

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These crunchy, garlicky dill pickles are quick to make and perfect for snacking, offering a satisfying crisp bite with a bright, herbal flavor. Ready to enjoy in as little as 48 hours, they require no canning and use simple pantry ingredients.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups fresh cucumbers, sliced or spears
  • 4–5 fresh dill sprigs
  • 4–5 garlic cloves, peeled and lightly crushed
  • 1 ½ cups white vinegar (360 ml)
  • 1 ½ cups water (360 ml)
  • 2 tablespoons pickling salt or kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
  • 1 teaspoon mustard seeds (optional)
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

  1. Wash and slice cucumbers into spears or ¼-inch thick rounds, ensuring uniform pieces.
  2. Sterilize a quart-sized glass jar by rinsing with hot water or running through the dishwasher.
  3. In a small saucepan, combine white vinegar, water, pickling salt, and sugar. Heat gently, stirring until salt and sugar dissolve. Remove from heat and let cool slightly (about 5 minutes).
  4. Place fresh dill sprigs, lightly crushed garlic cloves, black peppercorns, mustard seeds, and optional red pepper flakes at the bottom of the jar.
  5. Tightly but gently pack the cucumber slices or spears into the jar, minimizing air pockets without bruising.
  6. Pour the warm brine over the cucumbers, ensuring they are fully submerged. Use a small weight or extra dill sprig to keep cucumbers below the liquid surface if needed.
  7. Seal the jar tightly and refrigerate for a minimum of 48 hours before tasting. Pickles get crunchier and more flavorful up to 2 weeks.
  8. Store pickles in the refrigerator and consume within 3-4 weeks for peak freshness.

Notes

Use fresh, firm, thin-skinned pickling cucumbers for best crunch. Lightly crush garlic cloves instead of mincing to avoid overpowering bitterness. Avoid iodized salt to prevent cloudy brine. Keep pickles refrigerated at all times. For softer pickles, reduce water in brine or use cucumbers picked earlier in the day. To re-crisp softened pickles, soak briefly in ice water before serving.

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