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Easy Tangy Overnight Refrigerator Pickles with Fresh Dill

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A quick and simple recipe for crunchy, tangy refrigerator pickles infused with fresh dill, ready in about 12 hours without any canning or special equipment.

Ingredients

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  • 4–5 medium Kirby cucumbers, thinly sliced or cut into spears
  • 3–4 sprigs fresh dill, roughly chopped
  • 1 cup (240 ml) white vinegar
  • 1 cup (240 ml) water
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt or pickling salt
  • 2 garlic cloves, smashed
  • 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

  1. Wash 4-5 medium Kirby cucumbers thoroughly and slice into thin rounds or spears about ¼-inch thick.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine 1 cup white vinegar, 1 cup water, 1 tablespoon granulated sugar, and 1 tablespoon kosher salt. Stir until sugar and salt dissolve, about 1-2 minutes.
  3. Add 2 smashed garlic cloves, 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns, and ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes if using. Stir gently to blend flavors.
  4. Place sliced cucumbers into a clean quart-sized mason jar. Tuck 3-4 sprigs of fresh dill between cucumber slices.
  5. Pour the prepared brine over cucumbers and dill, ensuring they are fully submerged. Leave about ½ inch of space at the top. Press cucumbers down gently if needed.
  6. Seal the jar tightly and refrigerate for at least 12 hours to allow flavors to develop.
  7. After 12 hours, pickles are ready to eat. Serve chilled directly from the jar or as a side.

Notes

Use Kirby cucumbers for best crunch. Fresh dill is essential for bright flavor. Adjust salt and vinegar to taste. Pickles keep up to 2 weeks refrigerated but are best within 5-7 days. No boiling required. Optional to remove garlic cloves after pickling if flavor is too strong.

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