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Why I Love These Dill Pickles
Refrigerator dill pickles are a quick and easy way to enjoy tangy, crunchy pickles without the need for traditional canning methods. Made by immersing fresh cucumbers in a brine of vinegar, water, and salt, these pickles develop their signature flavor in just a few days in the refrigerator. Often enhanced with onion and spices, refrigerator dill pickles keep a crisp texture and vibrant taste, making them a refreshing addition to sandwiches, salads, and snacks. Because they’re not canned in a traditional water bath canner, they are much easier to make while still being super delicious to eat!
Frequently Asked Questions
You should let the dill pickles sit in their jars in the refrigerator for 48 hours before consuming. The longer the pickles sit, the more flavor will be infused into the cucumbers.
Since these pickles are kept in a vinegar brine, they should last for quite a while in the refrigerator. It’s best to consume them within 2 to 3 weeks of opening.
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Refrigerator Dill Pickles
Equipment
- ½ liter Weck jars
Ingredients
- 1 cup distilled white vinegar
- 1 cup water
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- ¼ medium onion sliced
- 4 cups sliced cucumbers
- 2 teaspoons dill seed
Instructions
- Prepare the brine: In a saucepan, add the vinegar, water, and salt. Set the mixture over medium heat and bring it to a boil. Once all of the salt has been dissolved, remove it from the heat.1 cup distilled white vinegar, 1 cup water, 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- Prepare the jars: Add 1 teaspoon of dill seed and sliced onion to the bottom of each jar. Slice the cucumbers into spears or chips and add them to each jar.¼ medium onion, 2 teaspoons dill seed, 4 cups sliced cucumbers
- Add the brine: Pour the hot brine over the top of each jar filled with cucumbers, making sure that the brine fully covers the cucumbers. Add a lid and place in the refrigerator to pickle. After 48 hours, the dill pickles can be enjoyed.
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Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Did you make this? Leave a comment below!
How much fresh dill can I use t replace dill seed?
Can I use apple cider vinegar?
I made the refrigerated bread and butter pickles and thought they were perfect. Now I want to make refrigerator pills but would like to add garlic. What is your recommendation?
I have attempted to make pickles in the past with zero success so I quit trying. I watched Kaleb’s video on these and thought I would give it a try. I honestly was cautiously optimistic since I have failed before. These were so simple and quick to make. Fast forward 48 hours and OH MY GOSH!!! I
The best pickle! I’ve made this for years now as my go to for when cucumbers are coming out of the garden slow. It’s wonderful having a pickle that has no sugar 🤗
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Tried this three summers ago and have been using the recipe ever since. Quick, easy, delicious and husband loves it! Thank you for all you do Kaleb!
I made these not knowing how they would turn out.I’ve never made pickles but these are so easy and came out great!
Crunchy. Dilly. Salty. You are the best!!!
Where do I find the jars your using