Quick Easy Refrigerator Pickles
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Quick Easy Refrigerator Pickles
Description
Quick Easy Refrigerator Pickles depend on fresh pickling cucumbers quartered lengthwise and packed with flavorful dill heads and garlic cloves. The brine combines water, apple cider vinegar, and salt, which is warmed to dissolve the salt before pouring over the cucumbers. After sealing, the jars sit at room temperature for 24 hours before refrigeration, allowing the flavors to infuse the crisp cucumbers.
The pickles have a bright, tangy flavor with a balance of dill and garlic imparted by the fresh ingredients in the jar. The method avoids prolonged fermentation, making this a quick way to add crunchy, lightly pickled vegetables to sandwiches, salads, or as snacks. The marinating time is essential for flavor development, best after at least a week in the refrigerator.
This method suits cooks seeking freshly made pickles stored short term in the fridge without the need for canning. For best results, consistently sized cucumbers help even pickling, and tight packing prevents ingredients from floating.
Patience improves the pickles; though safe to eat after 48 hours, longer storage enhances flavor. Use clean jars to ensure freshness and offset soft or damaged cucumbers to maintain crispness.
Ingredients
- 4 pounds pickling cucumbers quartered lengthwise
- 2 quarts of water
- 1 cup apple cider vinegar
- ⅓ cup salt
- 4 large dill 8 small heads, or pickling cucumbers
- 8 garlic peeled & smashed, cloves
Instructions
- Combine the water, vinegar, and salt in a large saucepan. Bring to a simmer and stir until the salt is dissolved.
- In the meantime, line up four, clean quart-sized mason jars. Drop two cloves of garlic in the bottom of each, along with 1-2 dill heads.
- Pack quartered cucumbers into jars. Pour hot brine over the cucumbers, filling to the top.
- Place lids on jars and allow to sit at room temperature for 24 hours. Place in the refrigerator and wait a week before enjoying.
Notes
- Select cucumbers that are fresh and firm without blemishes or wrinkling to ensure crisp pickles.
- Pack the jars tightly to prevent ingredients from floating and ensure even pickling.
- Avoid eating the pickles before 48 hours of marinating; longer marination enhances flavor and texture.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 20servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 15 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 15kcal | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 0.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.01g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.01g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.004g | 0% |
| Sodium | 1894mg | 79% |
| Potassium | 139mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 81IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 20mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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