Description
Refrigerator pickles are a vibrant, tangy treat that can elevate any meal or serve as a refreshing snack. Quick and easy to prepare, these crunchy delights are perfect for summer barbecues or cozy game nights with friends. In just 30 minutes, you can create a jar of zesty pickles bursting with flavor that will have everyone coming back for more. Whether layered in sandwiches or enjoyed straight from the jar, these refrigerator pickles are a must-have in your kitchen!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh cucumbers (sliced)
- 1 cup distilled white vinegar
- 1 cup water
- ½ cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons kosher salt
- 4 garlic cloves (smashed)
- 4 sprigs fresh dill
- Optional spices (e.g., 1 teaspoon mustard seeds, 1 teaspoon peppercorns)
Instructions
- Wash and sterilize jars by boiling them or running them through the dishwasher.
- Slice cucumbers into spears or rounds for even pickling.
- In a saucepan, combine vinegar, water, sugar, and salt over medium heat until dissolved. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add smashed garlic cloves and dill to the warm brine and let sit for five minutes.
- Pack cucumber slices into sterilized jars and pour hot brine over them until fully submerged, leaving some space at the top.
- Seal jars with lids and cool at room temperature before refrigerating. Wait at least 24 hours before enjoying.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Pickling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 35
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg