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Refrigerator Pickles

Crisp and zesty, these refrigerator pickles are packed with a punch of amazing flavor - you have to try them!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 2 pint-size
Calories: 161 kcal
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 6-7 pickling cucumbers
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cup white vinegar (or apple cider)
  • 1 Tbsp kosher salt
  • 1/2-1 tsp granulated sugar
  • fresh dill
  • 4-6 cloves garlic peeled and smashed/roughly chopped
  • 10 whole black peppercorns
  • 1/2 tsp whole yellow mustard seeds
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
  • pinch celery seed

Instructions

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  1. Slice cucumbers into slices about 1/4" thick, or into spears. Gather glass jars and lids. Set aside.
  2. In a saucepan, add water, vinegar, salt and sugar (if using), and heat, stirring occasionally, over MED HIGH heat until sugar and salt have dissolved. Set aside to cool to room temperature.
  3. While brine is cooling, add cucumbers to jars. Make sure to leave enough room for the brine and other ingredients.
  4. Add dill, garlic, mustard seed, black peppercorns, red pepper flakes and celery seed.
  5. Pour in enough brine to cover the cucumbers, making sure to leave a 1/2" or so at the top. Seal jars to be airtight.
  6. Refrigerate for at least 5 days. Pickles will last 4-6 weeks after those 5 days, but will lose some of their crispness towards the end of their "shelf" life.

Notes

  • Recipe makes enough for 2 pint-size jars, or one quart-size jar.  Can easily be doubled, tripled, etc for larger batches.
  • The amount of dill is left unspecified, as this will vary from person to person.
  • Whole pickles or half pickles can be made, but I would prick the skin of the cucumber a few times with a fork to allow the brine to penetrate the skin.

Nutrition Information

Calories 161kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 26g (9%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 2g (3%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 3527mg (147%) Potassium 1315mg (38%) Fiber 8g (32%) Sugar 14g (28%) Vitamin A 749IU (15%) Vitamin C 31mg (34%) Calcium 174mg (17%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2pint-size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 161

% Daily Value*

Calories 161kcal 8%
Carbohydrates 26g 9%
Protein 6g 12%
Fat 2g 3%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 3527mg 147%
Potassium 1315mg 28%
Fiber 8g 32%
Sugar 14g 28%
Vitamin A 749IU 15%
Vitamin C 31mg 34%
Calcium 174mg 17%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.