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

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A simple and quick recipe for refrigerator dill pickles that requires no canning, just fresh cucumbers, dill, and a tangy brine. Perfect for a crunchy, flavorful snack or sandwich addition.

Ingredients

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  • 4–5 medium Kirby or Persian cucumbers, sliced into spears or rounds
  • 3–4 sprigs fresh dill, roughly chopped (or 1 tsp dried dill)
  • 2–3 garlic cloves, peeled and smashed
  • 1 cup (240 ml) white vinegar
  • 1 cup (240 ml) water
  • 1 tbsp pickling or kosher salt
  • Optional: 1 tsp mustard seeds
  • Optional: 1/2 tsp black peppercorns
  • Optional: pinch of red pepper flakes

Instructions

  1. Wash and slice 4-5 medium Kirby cucumbers into ½ inch thick spears or rounds.
  2. Pack the sliced cucumbers into a clean quart-sized glass jar, adding 2-3 smashed garlic cloves and 3-4 sprigs of fresh dill among the cucumbers.
  3. In a small saucepan or bowl, mix 1 cup white vinegar, 1 cup water, and 1 tablespoon pickling salt until the salt dissolves completely. Add optional pickling spices if desired.
  4. Pour the brine over the cucumbers in the jar, covering them fully and leaving about ½ inch of headspace. Press cucumbers down if they float.
  5. Seal the jar tightly and refrigerate for at least 24 hours before tasting; 48 hours is ideal for full flavor.
  6. After 24-48 hours, taste the pickles and adjust by letting them sit longer for more tang or adding water if too salty or sour.

Notes

Use Kirby or Persian cucumbers for best crunch. Keep cucumbers fully submerged in brine to avoid spoilage. Fresh dill is preferred for authentic flavor. Shake jar gently once a day to redistribute flavors. Pickles keep well up to 2 weeks refrigerated.

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