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5-Minute No-Cook Refrigerator Dill Pickles (Crispy & Ready Fast)

A glass jar filled with crisp cucumbers, fresh dill, and spices for making refrigerator pickles.
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Make crisp, tangy refrigerator dill pickles in just five minutes of prep time. This no-cook method uses apple cider vinegar and fresh dill for quick pickles ready in 24 hours, perfect for sandwiches or snacks.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds pickling cucumbers (Kirby or similar), sliced into spears or rounds
  • 1/4 cup fresh dill sprigs or 2 tablespoons dried dill seed
  • 4 cloves garlic, smashed
  • 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
  • 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar

Instructions

  1. Prepare your jars: Wash two quart-sized or four pint-sized glass jars and lids thoroughly. Set aside.
  2. Pack the flavorings: Divide the dill, smashed garlic cloves, peppercorns, and mustard seeds evenly between the prepared jars.
  3. Pack the cucumbers: Tightly pack the cucumber slices or spears into the jars over the spices. Leave about 1/2 inch of headspace at the top.
  4. Make the brine: In a saucepan, combine the water, apple cider vinegar, kosher salt, and sugar. Heat over medium heat, stirring until the salt and sugar fully dissolve. Do not boil the brine.
  5. Pour the brine: Carefully pour the warm brine over the cucumbers in the jars, ensuring the cucumbers are completely submerged. Leave 1/2 inch of headspace.
  6. Remove air bubbles: Gently tap the jars on the counter or slide a thin, non-metal utensil down the sides to release trapped air bubbles. Add more brine if needed to maintain headspace.
  7. Seal and chill: Wipe the rims clean, seal the jars with the lids, and let them cool on the counter for about 30 minutes. Transfer the jars to the refrigerator.
  8. Wait for flavor: Allow the pickles to chill for at least 24 hours before eating for best flavor and crispness. These refrigerator pickles last up to three weeks in the fridge.

Notes

  • For maximum crispiness, use very fresh, firm cucumbers. Do not use slicing cucumbers, as they tend to soften faster.
  • If you prefer a sweeter profile, substitute 1/4 cup of the sugar for brown sugar to make a variation of bread and butter pickles.
  • If you do not have apple cider vinegar, you can substitute it with distilled white vinegar, though the flavor will be sharper.

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