Refrigerator Dill Pickles (Super Easy!) Recipe
These easy Refrigerator Dill Pickles are a quick and simple way to enjoy fresh, crisp pickles without any canning required. Using fresh dill, garlic, and a tangy vinegar brine, these pickles develop a bright, zesty flavor after just 24-48 hours in the fridge. Perfect for a crunchy snack or condiment, they stay fresh for weeks and can be customized by slicing cucumbers into spears, chips, or keeping mini cucumbers whole.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 2 days 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pickles & Preserves
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Pickle Ingredients
- 2 long English cucumbers (or about 1.3 lbs. / 600g mini or Persian cucumbers)
- 8–12 fronds fresh dill (about one 0.75 oz container)
- 4 garlic cloves (smashed with the flat side of a knife or bottom of a glass)
- 4 teaspoons black peppercorns
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Pickle Brine
- 4 cups warm water
- 1/2 cup (8 Tbsp.) white vinegar or cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon salt
Instructions
- Combine Seasonings: In each pint jar, place 1 smashed garlic clove, 1 teaspoon black peppercorns, 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes, and 2 fronds of fresh dill.
- Prepare Cucumbers: Slice the cucumbers into your desired shape such as whole mini cucumbers, pickle spears, pickle chips, or crinkle cut pickle chips.
- Pack the Jars: Divide the cucumbers among the pint jars, packing them close but not too tightly. Place an additional frond of dill on top, if available.
- Make the Brine: Stir together warm water, vinegar, and salt until the salt fully dissolves. Carefully pour the brine into each jar to cover the cucumbers completely.
- Refrigerate: Seal each jar with a lid and refrigerate for 24-48 hours before eating. The flavors deepen the longer they sit. Pickles remain fresh in the refrigerator for 3-4 weeks and are not suitable for long-term room temperature storage.
Notes
- Use warm water to help dissolve the salt more quickly in the brine.
- Adjust the red pepper flakes if you prefer less or more heat.
- Refrigerator pickles do not require canning and must be kept cold to stay safe.
- Feel free to experiment with different cucumber cuts to vary texture.
- Pickles are best after at least 24 hours but develop stronger flavors after 48 hours.
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