Homemade Refrigerator Dill Pickles (Video)

Have you ever made your own refrigerator dill pickles? They are easy, delicious, and don't require canning. Just seal and refrigerate! This post contains affiliate links.

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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.

Pickling cucumbers, vinegar, water, salt, dill, garlic and red pepper flakes. That's it! This recipe fills 2 quart sized jars with pickle spears. You can use wide mouth or regular mouth jar.

How To Make Refrigerator Dill Pickles

(Our favorite kid's knife---it actually cuts!)

This year Kaylee helped me make our pickles. I love recipes like this where kids can really get involved. She loved packing the jars for me.

You'll need a 5 oz. package of fresh dill. You can find this in the produce section at your local grocery store. If you have dill in your garden---even better. I haven't tried making these with dill weed.

You can add as much garlic as you'd like. I add 5-6 cloves per jar. Mince it, slice it, add whole cloves. It's up to you. If you'd like a bit of spice, add a pinch or two of red pepper flakes.

Bring the brine ingredients to a boil then pour over the cucumbers, garlic, and dill in the jars. Leave ½" room at the top and add a lid.

For the Crunchiest Refrigerator Pickles

Allow brine to cool completely before pouring over cucumbers. Add lids and refrigerate.

For Slightly Soft Refrigerator Dill Pickles

Pour hot bring over cucumbers. Let pickles sit on counter until the jars are room temperature then refrigerate. This is what I like to do.

Note: you will most likely have brine left over. It just depends on how tightly you pack the cucumbers in and if you use spears vs. slices. I always prefer having a little extra vs. not enough.

Here they are right before going into the refrigerator. Still looking like cucumbers.

two jars of pickles 24 hours old on counter

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!

two bottles of 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)

Bring water and vinegar and salt to a boil.
Pack 2 quart sized jars tight with cucumbers (that have been sliced or speared), garlic, and lots of fresh dill.
Sprinkle with red pepper, flakes if desired, and pour brine into jars until it reaches about ½â€³ from the top of the jar.
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 youâ€™d like!

Comments

Miz Helen says

May 28, 2016 at 8:20 am

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

Linda At Mixed Kreations says

May 27, 2016 at 3:27 am

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!

CJ Huang says

May 26, 2016 at 7:35 pm

I'm liking how you put kiddo in charge and then actually let them take charge. 🙂 These look like some scrumptious pickles!

Recreational Gardener says

July 15, 2015 at 6:11 pm

Thanks for sharing your recipe! I made them last weekend, so I can't wait to try them.

- Brandy says
  
  July 15, 2015 at 6:20 pm
  
  Yum! I still need to make some this year! 🙂
  
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September 04, 2013 at 7:55 pm

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M Wadswo says

August 18, 2013 at 12:35 pm

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

- Brandy says
  
  August 18, 2013 at 11:44 pm
  
  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!
  
Jaclyn Larisa Youngquist says

July 14, 2013 at 6:53 pm

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!

xxx
Jaclyn
http://www.loveandbellinis.com

Its A Blog Party says

July 25, 2010 at 4:36 pm

These look amazing!
Thanks for linking up!
~Liz

karlalala says

July 23, 2010 at 3:49 pm

DOH!! i mean cucumbers!!

karlalala says

July 23, 2010 at 3:49 pm

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!!

Shelley says

July 21, 2010 at 2:22 am

When I remember to buy cukes, I have the spice packets to make pickles.

JustJenn says

July 20, 2010 at 9:47 pm

Mmmmm... I want some of those!!!

Melissa says

July 20, 2010 at 8:57 pm

Those are serious pickles!!

heartnsoulcooking says

July 20, 2010 at 8:47 pm

LOVE!!! homemade Pickles. My grandma made them all the time. THANKS!!! for the recipe.
Geri

Jamie says

July 20, 2010 at 7:24 pm

Those look delicious, I never knew you could do that. I think we are going to have to give it a try.

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