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We didn’t plant cucumbers or dill in our garden this year like we have in the past, but that didn’t stop us from making pickles this year. Refrigerator pickles! I like these because they are super crunchy and take about 10 minutes to prepare.
They aren’t canned or processed, so they can’t be stored in the pantry, but they will stay fresh in the refrigerator for at least a month. My jars usually seal due to the hot brine so I’m sure they’d last much longer than a month.
How To Make Refrigerator Dill Pickles
For the Crunchiest Refrigerator Pickles
Allow brine to cool completely before pouring over cucumbers. Add lids and refrigerate.
For Slightly Soft Refrigerator Dill Pickles
24 hours later. Definitely looking like pickle spears. Mine change color slightly because I poured hot brine over them. If you use cold brine, the color won’t change as much.
Easy, right? For best results, allow pickles to refrigerate 2 days before eating.
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Homemade Refrigerator Dill Pickles Recipe
Homemade Refrigerator Pickles!
Have you ever made your own refrigerator pickles? They are easy, delicious, and don’t require canning. Just seal and refrigerate!
- 1 lb pickling cucumbers
- 10 cloves garlic (whole, minced or sliced)
- 1 package fresh dill
- 1 Tbsp. salt
- 4 cup water
- 2 cups white vinegar
- red pepper flakes (to taste)
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Bring water and vinegar and salt to a boil.
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Pack 2 quart sized jars tight with cucumbers (that have been sliced or speared), garlic, and lots of fresh dill.
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Sprinkle with red pepper, flakes if desired, and pour brine into jars until it reaches about 1/2″ from the top of the jar.
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Add lids and screw on tight. Let sit on counter until they are room temperature. Place in refrigerator.
- They will last at least month in the refrigerator.
If you want CRUNCHY pickles, allow brine to cool completely before adding to jars. A hot brine slightly cooks the pickles. They’ll still be crunchy, but a little softer.
These pickles should refrigerate several days, but you can sample them after 24 hours if you’d like!
Welcome! I'm Brandy, mother to 5 darling kiddos and a cute black lab named Toby. My husband is in the Coast Guard so we've lived all over the place, turning each house into a home. I love baking, sewing, making cute things with my kids, and sharing what I've learned with all of you!
Those look delicious, I never knew you could do that. I think we are going to have to give it a try.
LOVE!!! homemade Pickles. My grandma made them all the time. THANKS!!! for the recipe.
Geri
Those are serious pickles!!
Mmmmm… I want some of those!!!
When I remember to buy cukes, I have the spice packets to make pickles.
our pickles came out that way too… one even went the shape of a candy cane!! too funny!! but man they are soooooooo good!! i had two for dinner last night. hey… maybe i could use those for a diet!! wink!! have a great vacation!!
DOH!! i mean cucumbers!!
These look amazing!
Thanks for linking up!
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Great recipe! I’ve always wanted to make my own pickles and you made it look so easy, can’t wait to try it out!
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Jaclyn
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Hi Brandy. So these pickles are actually not “canned pickles”? I mean the ones that you can leave sit in a cool place for months/year? Do you HAVE TO refrigerate them?
Thanks,
Monica
Hi Monica! Yes, these ones need to be refrigerated. Since they aren’t cooked or canned, they will only last a month or so. They are also a bit crunchier because they have not been cooked. If you can them they will last for years on the shelf. Hope that helps!
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Thanks for sharing your recipe! I made them last weekend, so I can’t wait to try them.
Yum! I still need to make some this year! 🙂
I’m liking how you put kiddo in charge and then actually let them take charge. 🙂 These look like some scrumptious pickles!
Those look delicious! I’m hoping that my cucumbers do well this year so I can make some pickles. It’s been years since I made my own. I want to give the icebox pickles a try they look easy and I love easy. Thanks for the recipe. Pinning!
We love Refrigerator Pickles and like to have some in the Frig all the time. We will sure be trying your awesome recipe. Thanks so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday and have a great weekend!
Miz Helen
I love Refrigerator Pickles! I had to pop over and look at your recipe. Your’s were so beautiful all canned up.
Thanks for sharing!
Ooh, this looks super easy, and I bet the result is delicious! I’ll have to try it!
Pickles are such a staple in my house! I will definitely be trying this, it looks delish!!
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Thanks so much, Miz!
Looks like such a great recipe. Now, I have two I want to try.Thanks for sharing at the Inspiration Spotlight party. Pinned & shared. See you again soon.