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Easy Tangy Refrigerator Dill Pickles Recipe with Garlic and Red Pepper for Perfect Homemade Snacks

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A simple and quick refrigerator pickle recipe featuring fresh cucumbers, dill, garlic, and red pepper flakes for a tangy, crunchy snack ready in just 3 days.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds Kirby or pickling cucumbers, sliced into spears or rounds
  • 4–6 sprigs fresh dill, roughly chopped (or 1 tsp dried dill)
  • 3–4 large garlic cloves, peeled and smashed
  • 1/2 to 1 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1 cup (240 ml) white vinegar, preferably distilled
  • 1 cup (240 ml) water, filtered or tap
  • 1 tablespoon (17 g) kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon (5 g) granulated sugar (optional)
  • Optional: 1/2 tsp black peppercorns or mustard seeds

Instructions

  1. Wash and dry cucumbers thoroughly. Slice into spears about 3-4 inches long or rounds about 1/4 inch thick.
  2. In a small saucepan, combine vinegar, water, kosher salt, and sugar. Warm gently over medium heat, stirring until salt and sugar dissolve. Remove from heat and let cool slightly, about 5 minutes.
  3. Place garlic cloves, fresh dill sprigs, red pepper flakes, and optional peppercorns or mustard seeds at the bottom of each jar.
  4. Pack cucumbers snugly into jars without crushing them.
  5. Pour the warm (not boiling) brine over the cucumbers, leaving about 1/2 inch of space at the top. Tap jars gently to release air bubbles.
  6. Seal jars tightly and refrigerate. Let pickles marinate for at least 3 days before tasting. Flavor will deepen over the first week.
  7. Keep refrigerated and consume within 2 weeks for best texture and flavor.

Notes

Use fresh, firm cucumbers like Kirby or pickling cucumbers for best crunch. Warm the brine just enough to dissolve salt and sugar; do not boil to avoid softening cucumbers. Keep cucumbers submerged in brine to prevent spoilage; use a clean weight if needed. Adjust red pepper flakes to taste for desired heat. Store pickles in the refrigerator and consume within 2 weeks. For less sour pickles, add a pinch of sugar or splash of water to the jar.

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