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Quick Refrigerator Dill Pickles Recipe 24 Hours Easy Homemade Snack

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A fast and easy homemade dill pickle recipe that delivers crisp, tangy pickles ready in just 24 hours. Perfect for snacking or adding to sandwiches without the long wait of traditional pickling.

Ingredients

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  • 4 to 5 small-medium Kirby cucumbers or pickling cucumbers, sliced into spears or rounds
  • 1 cup (240 ml) white distilled vinegar
  • 1 cup (240 ml) water
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
  • 4 to 5 fresh dill sprigs
  • 2 garlic cloves, smashed
  • 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

  1. Wash and slice cucumbers: Rinse 4 to 5 pickling cucumbers thoroughly. Cut off the ends (the blossom end can cause softening), then slice into spears or rounds depending on your preference. (10 minutes)
  2. Prepare the brine: In a bowl, combine 1 cup white vinegar, 1 cup water, 1 tablespoon kosher salt, and 1 teaspoon sugar. Stir until salt and sugar dissolve. Optionally, warm the mixture gently on the stove for 1-2 minutes to speed dissolving, then cool before using. (5 minutes)
  3. Pack the jars: Place fresh dill sprigs, 2 smashed garlic cloves, 1 teaspoon black peppercorns, and optional ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes into each clean jar. Then pack the cucumber slices tightly but without crushing. (5 minutes)
  4. Pour the brine: Pour the cooled brine over the cucumbers in the jar, making sure they’re fully submerged. Leave about ½ inch of headspace at the top. Seal the jars tightly. (2 minutes)
  5. Refrigerate: Place the sealed jars in the fridge for at least 24 hours. The flavors meld during this time, and the cucumbers soften slightly but remain crisp. After 24 hours, taste and decide if you want to leave them longer for stronger flavor. (24 hours minimum)
  6. Enjoy: Once ready, these quick refrigerator dill pickles are perfect for snacking, topping burgers, or pairing with your favorite dips. Keep refrigerated and consume within 2-3 weeks for best texture and flavor.

Notes

Trim the blossom ends of cucumbers to prevent mushiness. Use kosher salt for a clean brine. Smash garlic cloves instead of mincing for balanced flavor. Pack cucumbers tightly but avoid crushing to maintain crispness. If pickles taste too salty or sour after 24 hours, rinse lightly before eating or adjust salt next time. Keep cucumbers fully submerged in brine to avoid soft spots.

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