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Crispy Overnight Refrigerator Dill Pickles

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A quick and easy recipe for fresh, crunchy dill pickles made without canning. Ready overnight, these pickles offer a perfect balance of tangy, garlicky flavor and satisfying crunch.

Ingredients

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  • 4 to 5 medium Kirby cucumbers or Persian cucumbers
  • 4 to 6 sprigs fresh dill, washed and roughly chopped
  • 3 to 4 garlic cloves, smashed or thinly sliced
  • 1 cup (240 ml) white vinegar
  • 1 cup (240 ml) cold water
  • 1 tablespoon pickling salt or kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon mustard seeds (optional)

Instructions

  1. Wash and slice the cucumbers into ¼-inch thick rounds or spears, trimming off the blossom ends. (About 15 minutes)
  2. Soak the sliced cucumbers in a large bowl filled with ice water for 1 hour to keep them extra crisp. (Active time: 5 minutes)
  3. Prepare the brine by combining white vinegar, cold water, pickling salt, and sugar in a bowl. Stir until salt and sugar dissolve. Add black peppercorns, mustard seeds, and optional red pepper flakes. (5 minutes)
  4. Drain cucumbers from ice water and pat dry with a clean towel to remove excess moisture.
  5. Layer the cucumbers into a large glass jar, tucking in fresh dill sprigs and smashed garlic cloves evenly throughout. (10 minutes)
  6. Pour the brine over the cucumbers and herbs, ensuring everything is fully submerged. Leave about ½ inch of headspace at the top of the jar. (2 minutes)
  7. Seal the jar tightly and refrigerate overnight (at least 12 hours) to allow flavors to meld and cucumbers to soak up the brine.
  8. After chilling, enjoy your crispy refrigerator dill pickles. They keep fresh and crunchy in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.

Notes

Use ice water soak to keep cucumbers crisp. Trim blossom ends to prevent softening. Use pickling salt for better brine clarity. Pat cucumbers dry before packing to avoid diluting brine. Avoid shaking jar after pouring brine to keep cucumbers intact. For extra crispness, add a grape leaf or bay leaves to the jar. Flavor improves if pickles chill for 24 hours instead of just overnight.

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