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Easy Quick Refrigerator Dill Pickles Recipe 5-Minute No Canning Needed

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A simple and fast refrigerator dill pickles recipe that requires no canning, using fresh cucumbers, dill, garlic, and pantry staples for a crisp, tangy snack ready in just a few hours.

Ingredients

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  • 4–5 small to medium Kirby cucumbers, sliced into spears or rounds
  • 3–4 sprigs fresh dill per jar, whole
  • 2–3 garlic cloves, peeled and lightly crushed
  • 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 (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon mustard seeds (optional)

Instructions

  1. Wash the cucumbers thoroughly under cold water. Slice off the ends and cut into spears or ¼-inch thick rounds.
  2. 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 completely.
  3. Place 3-4 sprigs of fresh dill, 2-3 crushed garlic cloves, 1 teaspoon black peppercorns, and 1 teaspoon mustard seeds into each quart-sized jar.
  4. Add the sliced cucumbers to the jars, packing them snugly but without smashing. Leave about ½ inch headspace at the top.
  5. Pour the brine over the cucumbers until fully submerged. Use a clean utensil to press the cucumbers down if needed.
  6. Seal the jars tightly and refrigerate. Let chill for at least 24 hours before tasting; flavor develops more fully after 2-3 days.

Notes

Use fresh, firm cucumbers for best crunch. Keep cucumbers fully submerged in brine to avoid soft pickles. Adjust vinegar to water ratio to taste. Refrigerate for at least 24 hours before eating for best flavor. Store pickles in fridge up to 2 weeks. To re-crisp softened pickles, soak in ice water for 15 minutes before serving.

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