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Two glass jars filled with sliced cucumbers in a clear brine with fresh dill and garlic.
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Easy Refrigerator Pickles (2 Ways!)

Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 25kcal

Ingredients

  • 1.5 pounds Kirby cucumbers, sliced into 1/4-inch rounds or spears
  • 1.5 cups wate r
  • 1.5 cups distilled white vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 4 cloves garlic , smashed
  • 4 sprigs fresh dill
  • 1 teaspoon yellow mustard seeds
  • 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 small white onion, thinly sliced

Instructions

  • In a medium saucepan, combine water, vinegar, salt, and sugar.
  • Heat the mixture over medium-high heat, stirring until the salt and sugar are completely dissolved.
  • Remove the brine from heat and let it cool slightly.
  • Prepare two clean 16-ounce glass jars.
  • For the Classic Dill jar: Pack half of the cucumbers, 2 garlic cloves, dill sprigs, 1/2 tsp peppercorns, and mustard seeds.
  • For the Spicy Garlic jar: Pack remaining cucumbers, 2 garlic cloves, 1/2 tsp peppercorns, red pepper flakes, and sliced onions.
  • Pour the warm brine into each jar until cucumbers are fully submerged, leaving 1/2 inch headspace.
  • Tap jars to remove air bubbles and seal with lids.
  • Allow jars to cool to room temperature.
  • Refrigerate for at least 24 hours before serving.