Quick Refrigerator Dill Pickles Recipe Easy Homemade in 24 Hours
A fast and easy recipe for crunchy, tangy dill pickles made in just 24 hours without fermentation. Perfect for quick pickle cravings with fresh cucumbers, garlic, and dill.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 24 hours
- Total Time: 24 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: About 1 quart (4 servings) 1x
- Category: Condiment
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4–5 small to medium pickling cucumbers or Kirby cucumbers (about 2 pounds / 900 g)
- 4–5 sprigs fresh dill (or 2 teaspoons dried dill)
- 3–4 garlic cloves, peeled and smashed
- 1 cup (240 ml) white vinegar
- 1 cup (240 ml) water
- 1 tablespoon pickling salt or kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar (optional)
- 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Wash and slice the cucumbers into 1/4-inch (about 6 mm) thick rounds or spears.
- In a mixing bowl, combine 1 cup white vinegar, 1 cup water, 1 tablespoon pickling salt, and 1 teaspoon sugar (if using). Stir until salt and sugar dissolve.
- Place 4-5 sprigs fresh dill, 3-4 smashed garlic cloves, 1 teaspoon black peppercorns, and optional 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes into the bottom of a clean quart-size glass jar.
- Tightly pack the cucumber slices or spears into the jar, leaving about 1/2 inch of headspace at the top.
- Pour the brine over the cucumbers, ensuring they are fully submerged. Use a clean utensil to press them down if needed.
- Seal the jar tightly with the lid and refrigerate for at least 24 hours (up to 3 days for stronger flavor).
- After 24 hours, enjoy your quick refrigerator dill pickles. Keep refrigerated and consume within 2 weeks.
Notes
Use fresh, firm cucumbers for best crunch. Soak cucumbers in ice water for 30 minutes before slicing for extra crispness. Keep cucumbers fully submerged in brine to avoid softening. Resist opening the jar before 24 hours for best flavor. Store refrigerated and consume within 2 weeks. Optional variations include adding jalapeños for spice or substituting apple cider vinegar for a sweeter tang.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 ounces (56 grams)
- Calories: 1015
- Sodium: 400500
- Carbohydrates: 23
- Fiber: 0.5
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