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White dish with pickled cucumber spears and dill.

Refrigerator Dill Pickles

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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Chill Time: 1 day
Total Time: 1 day 20 minutes
Servings: 2 Quarts
Calories: 153kcal
Crunchy pickles without the fuss—just pour, chill, and snack tomorrow!
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Ingredients

  • 2 lbs cucumbers sliced into quarters
  • 6 cloves garlic peeled or minced (optional)
  • 1 cup white vinegar
  • 3 tbsp kosher salt
  • 2 tbsp white sugar
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 tbsp coriander seeds
  • 1 tsp mustard seeds
  • ¼ tsp ed pepper flakes optional

Instructions

  • Slice cucumbers into quarters lengthwise
  • Divide cucumbers evenly between mason jars (or place in a large container if preferred)
    Two glass jars with sliced cucumbers and fresh dill.
  • Evenly divide the garlic and dill among the jars
    Two glass jars with sliced cucumbers, dill, and garlic on a white background.
  • In a small saucepan, combine vinegar, salt, and sugar
    Vinegar, salt, and sugar go in a saucepan to make the brine for refrigerator dill pickles.
  • Heat over medium until the salt and sugar have dissolved, whisking occasionally
    Refrigerator Dill Pickles brine in a saucepan.
  • Place the 2 cups of water in a large bowl or measuring cup
    The brine is transferred to a measuring cup with water.
  • Pour the warm vinegar mixture into the water and whisk to combine
  • Stir in the coriander seeds, mustard seeds, and optional red pepper flakes
    Close-up of glass jars with sliced cucumbers and dill.
  • Pour the brine over the cucumbers in the jars, ensuring they’re fully submerged
    Glass jars with sliced cucumbers and dill in water brine.
  • Secure the lids on the jars and refrigerate for at least 24 hours before serving
    Jar of sliced cucumbers and dill in brine on white background."

Notes

  • The pickles will keep for up to 2 weeks in the refrigerator
  • For extra crunch, add a few grape leaves to the jars

Nutrition

Serving: 1 Serving | Calories: 153kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 10495mg | Potassium: 706mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 402IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 124mg | Iron: 2mg