Name: Overnight Refrigerator Dill Pickles Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: PT-492252H26M17S
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: ⅔ cup distilled white vinegar; ⅓ cup water; 1 ¼ tsp. salt (plus more to taste); 3 tablespoons sugar; 2 garlic cloves (whole); 1 teaspoon black peppercorns; 1 pinch red pepper flakes (plus more to taste); 3 dill sprigs; 4 cocktail cucumbers (each cut into 4 spears)

Description

These Overnight Refrigerator Dill Pickles are a quick and easy way to enjoy crisp, tangy pickles without the long wait of traditional canning. With a flavorful brine of vinegar, garlic, dill, and a hint of spice, these pickles develop a perfect balance of tartness and zest after just one night in the fridge.

Ingredients

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Brine Ingredients

⅔ cup distilled white vinegar
⅓ cup water
1 ¼ tsp. salt (plus more to taste)
3 tablespoons sugar

Pickling Ingredients

2 garlic cloves (whole)
1 teaspoon black peppercorns
1 pinch red pepper flakes (plus more to taste)
3 dill sprigs
4 cocktail cucumbers (each cut into 4 spears)

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Instructions

Make the Brine: In a medium-sized pot or saucepan, combine the distilled white vinegar, water, salt, and sugar. Bring this mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 2 to 3 minutes, whisking occasionally until the sugar is fully dissolved. Once done, remove the pot from the heat and set it aside while you prepare the jars and cucumbers.
Prepare the Jars and Cucumbers: Place the whole garlic cloves, black peppercorns, red pepper flakes, and fresh dill sprigs into the bottom of a clean 16-ounce mason jar. Cut the cocktail cucumbers into spears and stand them vertically inside the jar on top of the spices and herbs. Pour the warm vinegarbrine over the cucumbers, making sure they are completely submerged. Add extra water if necessary to cover the cucumbers fully.
Refrigerate: Seal the mason jar with its lid and refrigerate the pickles overnight. For optimal flavor, allow them to marinate for up to 3 days. The longer they sit, the more the flavors develop. Serve chilled and enjoy your homemade dill pickles!

Notes

Adjust salt and red pepper flakes according to your taste preference.
Use fresh dill for the best flavor.
These are refrigerator pickles and should be kept refrigerated at all times.
Consume within 3 weeks for optimal freshness.
If cucumbers feel too soft after pickling, reduce marinating time next time.