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Easy Spicy Garlic Dill Refrigerator Pickles Recipe Without Canning

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A quick and easy recipe for spicy garlic dill refrigerator pickles that require no canning. Ready in 24 hours, these pickles offer a perfect balance of heat, tang, and herbaceous brightness.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups (about 600 grams) Kirby cucumbers or pickling cucumbers, sliced into spears or rounds
  • 4–5 sprigs fresh dill
  • 4 garlic cloves, peeled and smashed
  • 1–2 teaspoons red pepper flakes
  • 1 cup (240 ml) white vinegar
  • 1 cup (240 ml) water
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon salt (pickling or kosher salt, avoid iodized)
  • 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
  • 1 teaspoon mustard seeds (optional)

Instructions

  1. Wash the Kirby cucumbers thoroughly and slice them into spears or rounds about 1/4 inch (6 mm) thick.
  2. In a medium mixing bowl, combine 1 cup (240 ml) white vinegar, 1 cup (240 ml) water, 1 tablespoon granulated sugar, and 1 tablespoon salt. Stir until sugar and salt are completely dissolved. Warm slightly if needed.
  3. Add 4 smashed garlic cloves, 1 teaspoon black peppercorns, 1 teaspoon mustard seeds, and 1-2 teaspoons red pepper flakes to the brine. Stir gently to distribute.
  4. Place 4-5 sprigs of fresh dill at the bottom and sides of quart-sized jar(s). Tightly pack the sliced cucumbers inside, leaving about 1 inch (2.5 cm) headspace at the top.
  5. Pour the brine mixture over the packed cucumbers and dill, ensuring everything is submerged. Use a spoon or tongs to press cucumbers down to remove air pockets.
  6. Seal the jar tightly and refrigerate for at least 24 hours before tasting. Flavor improves after 2-3 days. Keep refrigerated for up to 3 weeks.

Notes

Use Kirby or pickling cucumbers for best crunch. Smash garlic cloves to release more flavor. Keep cucumbers fully submerged in brine to avoid spoilage. Adjust red pepper flakes to control heat. Refrigerate at least 24 hours before eating; flavor improves after 2-3 days. Pickles keep up to 3 weeks refrigerated.

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