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Refrigerator Dill Pickles (SUPER Easy!)

4.84 from 6 votes
Emily Dixon, One Lovely Life
This simple recipe for Refrigerator Dill Pickles gives you delicious, flavorful pickles every time! No special equipment or special skills required! (Paleo, Whole30, Gluten-Free)
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Chill Time: 2 days
Total Time: 2 days 25 minutes
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Servings: 4 pints of pickles (8 cups)
Calories: 13kcal

Ingredients

FOR THE PICKLES:

  • 2 long English cucumbers - or about 1.3 lbs. (600g) of mini or persian cucumbers*
  • 8-12 fronds of fresh dill (a .75 oz container should do the trick!)
  • 4 garlic cloves - smashed with the flat side of a knife or the bottom of a glass
  • 4 teaspoons black peppercorns
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes

FOR THE PICKLE BRINE:

  • 4 cups water (warm water is best)
  • 1/2 cup 8 Tbsp. white vinegar (or cider vinegar)
  • 1 Tablespoon salt

Instructions

  • Combine Seasonings. In each pint jar, place 1 smashed garlic clove, 1 tsp. peppercorns, 1/8 tsp. red pepper flakes, and 2 fronds of dill.
  • Prepare your cucumbers by slicing them into your desired shape--whole mini cucumbers, pickle spears, pickle chips, or crinkle cut pickle chips.
  • Divide the prepared cucumbers among the pint jars. Pack them close together, but not so tightly that they're full to bursting. If you have it, place one more frond of dill on top of the cucumbers.
  • Prepare the pickle brine by stirring together warm water, vinegar and salt until the salt is completely dissolved. Carefully pour the vinegar mixture into each jar, filling to cover the cucumbers, if possible.
  • Refrigerate the pickles. Secure lid on each pickle jar and refrigerate 24-48 hours before enjoying. (They'll continue to develop flavor the longer they sit in the brine.) Pickles should remain fresh 3-4 weeks in the refrigerator. They are not safe for long-term storage at room temperature. 

Notes

  • Love Garlicky Pickles? Double up on the garlic!
  • Want Spicy Pickles? Add extra black peppercorns & red pepper flakes.
  • More or Less. The original recipe listed above will make 4 pint jars of pickles (2 quarts). Feel free to halve the recipe if you only want 2 pints or quarter the recipe if you only want 1 jar of pickles! 
  • Serving Ideas. Try these crispy pickles on burgers, sandwiches, wraps, sloppy joes and more! 

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Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Dill Pickles, Homemade Dill Pickles, Refrigerator Dill Pickles, Refrigerator Pickles

Nutrition

Serving: 0.5cup (1/4 pint) | Calories: 13kcal | Carbohydrates: 2.8g | Protein: 0.5g | Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 440mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 1g

Nutrition facts are an estimate only and will vary based on brands and amounts used.

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