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Spicy Garlic Dill Refrigerator Pickles

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A quick and flavorful refrigerator pickle recipe ready in just 24 hours, featuring a perfect balance of spicy garlic and fresh dill for a crunchy, tangy snack.

Ingredients

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  • 4–5 medium Kirby cucumbers, sliced into spears or rounds
  • 4–5 sprigs fresh dill (or 2 teaspoons dried dill)
  • 4–5 large garlic cloves, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup (240 ml) white vinegar
  • 1 cup (240 ml) water
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt or pickling salt
  • 1–2 teaspoons red chili flakes or 1 fresh jalapeño, sliced
  • 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
  • 1 teaspoon mustard seeds (optional)
  • 1 small bay leaf (optional)

Instructions

  1. Wash cucumbers thoroughly and slice into 3 to 4 inch spears or 1/4 inch thick rounds, ensuring uniformity.
  2. Place fresh dill sprigs, sliced garlic, red chili flakes or jalapeño slices, peppercorns, mustard seeds, and bay leaf at the bottom of each clean quart jar.
  3. Pack cucumber slices tightly into jars without crushing, using tongs or chopsticks to press down gently.
  4. In a medium saucepan, combine white vinegar, water, sugar, and salt. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring until sugar and salt dissolve. Remove from heat and let cool for 5 minutes.
  5. Carefully pour hot brine over cucumbers in jars, leaving about 1/2 inch headspace. Ensure cucumbers are fully submerged; add more water and vinegar if needed.
  6. Seal jars tightly and let cool to room temperature, then refrigerate.
  7. Pickles are ready to eat after 24 hours, but flavor improves after 48 hours. Keep refrigerated and consume within 3 weeks.

Notes

[‘Use fresh, firm Kirby cucumbers for best crunch.’, ‘Slice garlic thinly instead of crushing to avoid bitterness.’, ‘Heat the brine but do not boil the garlic to keep flavor mellow.’, ‘Do not overcrowd jars to allow brine circulation.’, ‘Adjust chili flakes or jalapeño to control spice level.’, ‘Pickles taste better after 48 hours but are ready after 24 hours.’, ‘Store refrigerated and consume within 3 weeks.’, ‘Avoid reheating; serve cold or at room temperature.’]

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