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Quick Spicy Garlic Refrigerator Pickles

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A quick and easy recipe for spicy garlic refrigerator pickles that are ready in 24 hours, delivering a crisp, tangy, and flavorful snack or side.

Ingredients

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  • 4 medium Kirby or Persian cucumbers, sliced into 1/4-inch thick rounds
  • 4–5 fresh garlic cloves, peeled and lightly crushed
  • 1 to 2 teaspoons red pepper flakes (adjust to preferred spice level)
  • 1 cup (240 ml) white vinegar
  • 1 cup (240 ml) water
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt (pickling or sea salt preferred)
  • 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
  • A few small fresh dill sprigs (optional)

Instructions

  1. Rinse and dry the cucumbers thoroughly. Slice into 1/4-inch thick rounds.
  2. In a small saucepan, combine white vinegar, water, sugar, and kosher salt. Heat over medium heat, stirring until sugar and salt dissolve completely. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  3. Place crushed garlic cloves, red pepper flakes, black peppercorns, and optional dill sprigs at the bottom of a clean 1-quart glass jar.
  4. Pack cucumber slices tightly into the jar without squashing.
  5. Pour the warm brine over the cucumbers until fully submerged. Use a spoon to press down gently if needed. Seal the jar tightly with the lid.
  6. Place the jar in the refrigerator for at least 24 hours before tasting. Leave longer for stronger flavor but note texture may soften slightly.

Notes

Use firm, fresh cucumbers for best crunch. Keep cucumbers fully submerged in brine to maintain crispness. Slightly warm brine helps dissolve sugar and salt but should not be hot enough to cook cucumbers. Adjust red pepper flakes gradually to control spice level. Store pickles in the refrigerator and consume within 3 weeks for best texture.

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