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Easy Crunchy Dill Refrigerator Pickles Ready in 24 Hours

A glass jar filled with sliced cucumbers, fresh dill, garlic cloves, and pickling spices for refrigerator pickles.
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Make simple, crunchy refrigerator pickles at home without any canning. This quick pickling recipe uses fresh cucumbers, dill, and garlic, and they are ready to eat in just 24 hours for a perfect homemade snack or side dish.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds pickling cucumbers (Kirby or similar), sliced into 1/4-inch rounds
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 1 1/2 cups white vinegar or apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons pickling salt (or regular salt)
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 4 cloves garlic, smashed
  • 4 fresh dill heads or 2 tablespoons dried dill seed
  • 1 teaspoon black peppercorns

Instructions

  1. Wash the cucumbers thoroughly. Slice them into uniform 1/4-inch rounds.
  2. In a medium saucepan, combine the water, vinegar, salt, and sugar. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring until the salt and sugar dissolve completely. Remove from heat.
  3. Divide the garlic cloves, dill, peppercorns, and dill seed evenly among two clean, pint-sized glass jars with lids.
  4. Pack the sliced cucumbers tightly into the jars over the spices.
  5. Carefully pour the hot brine over the cucumbers in each jar, ensuring the cucumbers are fully submerged. Leave about 1/2 inch of headspace at the top of the jar.
  6. Tap the jars gently on the counter to release any trapped air bubbles. Wipe the rims clean.
  7. Seal the jars with their lids. Let the jars cool on the counter for about one hour.
  8. Place the sealed jars into the refrigerator. Allow the refrigerator pickles to chill and cure for a minimum of 24 hours before eating for best flavor and crunch.
  9. Store the finished pickles in the refrigerator for up to three weeks.

Notes

  • For extra crispness, you can add 1/4 teaspoon of pickling crisping agent (like calcium chloride) to the brine, though it is optional for this quick recipe.
  • If you prefer a slightly sweeter pickle, increase the sugar in the brine to 2 tablespoons.
  • Use fresh, firm cucumbers for the best crunchy texture; avoid older or soft cucumbers.

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