Easy Refrigerator Pickles Recipe
Want the delightful crunch of tangy dill pickles without all the hassle? This easy refrigerator pickles recipe is for you!
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lbs Pickling cucumbers (sliced into spears or coins)
- 2 cups Distilled white vinegar
- 2 cups Water
- 2 tbsp Pickling salt (avoid iodized salt)
- 2 tbsp Sugar
- 4 cloves Fresh garlic (peeled)
- 2 tsp Dill seed
- 1 tsp Black peppercorns (whole)
- Fresh dill springs (optional, for extra flavor)
Instructions
- Wash the cucumbers thoroughly and slice them into your preferred shape - spears or coins.
- In a saucepan, combine vinegar, water, pickling salt, and sugar. Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring until the salt and sugar dissolve.
- Place garlic cloves, dill seed, and black peppercorns, in the bottom of a clean mason jar.
- Pack the cucumber slices tightly into the jar, leaving some room at the top for the brine. If using fresh dill, tuck a few springs into the jar as well.
- Using a canning funnel, pour the brine over the cucumbers until they are completely submerged.
- Seal the jar with a tight-fitting lid and give it a gentle shake to distribute the flavors.
- Let the jar cool completely and then pop it in the refrigorator.
- Refrigerate the jar for at least 48 hours before enjoying your homemade refrigerator pickles.