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Easy Tangy Refrigerator Dill Pickles Recipe Ready in 24 Hours

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A quick and easy recipe for tangy, crunchy refrigerator dill pickles that are ready in just 24 hours, perfect for a fresh snack or sandwich topping.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound (450 g) fresh cucumbers, preferably Kirby or pickling cucumbers
  • 2–3 fresh dill sprigs
  • 2 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed
  • 1 cup (240 ml) distilled white vinegar or apple cider vinegar
  • 1 cup (240 ml) water
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt or pickling salt
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

  1. Wash and slice the cucumbers into ¼-inch thick rounds or spears after rinsing and trimming off the blossom ends.
  2. In a medium saucepan, combine vinegar, water, kosher salt, and sugar. Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat, stirring until salt and sugar dissolve. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  3. Place fresh dill sprigs, smashed garlic cloves, black peppercorns, and optional red pepper flakes at the bottom of a clean jar.
  4. Pack the sliced cucumbers tightly into the jar without crushing them.
  5. Pour the warm brine over the cucumbers until fully submerged, leaving some headspace. Press down cucumbers if they float.
  6. Seal the jar tightly and refrigerate for at least 24 hours before serving.
  7. After 24 hours, taste and if desired, let sit for up to 2-3 days for stronger flavor. Use within 2-3 weeks.

Notes

Use fresh cucumbers and remove blossom ends to keep pickles crunchy. Fully dissolve salt and sugar in brine to avoid gritty texture. Keep cucumbers submerged in brine to ensure even pickling. For stronger flavor, refrigerate 2-3 days. If brine turns cloudy, it’s normal fermentation. Use kosher or pickling salt, avoid iodized salt.

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