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Unlock the Flavor of Homemade Pickles

Are you ready to experience the joy of DIY pickling? With our easy refrigerator pickle recipe, you can transform your garden’s bounty into a delicious and crunchy snack. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or a newbie, our garlicky-dill delights are sure to tantalize your taste buds.

The Magic of Refrigerator Pickles

Making refrigerator pickles is a breeze, and the result is a flavorful and satisfying treat. All you need is a few simple ingredients and some basic equipment. So, what are you waiting for? Get started today and discover the delight of homemade pickles!

Gather Your Ingredients

• 1-2 pounds cucumbers
• 4 sprigs fresh dill
• 2 cups water
• 2 cups vinegar (white vinegar or apple cider vinegar work well)
• 1-1 1/2 tablespoons pickling salt
• 4 cloves garlic (or 10, if you’re feeling extra garlicky!)

Assemble Your Equipment

• A pint jar or two with lids

Let’s Get Started!

Prep Your Produce

Wash the cucumbers and dill sprigs. Slice the cucumbers into your desired shape – crinkle-cut chips, lengthwise quarters, or eighths for spears. Trim the spears to fit them snugly in the jar.

Create Your Brine

Combine the water, vinegar, and pickling salt in a mixing bowl. Mix well until the salt dissolves. Set the brine aside for now.

Pack the Jar

Snugly pack the prepped cucumbers into one or two pint jars. Add two dill sprigs and two cloves of garlic (whole) to each jar. Pour the brine over the contents, making sure they’re completely submerged. You may have some extra brine left over.

Let Them Chill

Replace the lid on your jar(s) and refrigerate. Let the pickles sit for at least 1 hour before devouring. The longer they sit, the more flavorful they’ll become. You can keep them in the fridge for up to 3 weeks, but we doubt they’ll last that long!

Experiment with New Flavors

Want to mix things up? Try these flavor combos:

Bread and Butter

Nix the garlic and add 2 cups of white sugar and a smattering of mustard seeds. Heat the brine to melt the sugar before pouring it over your cukes.

Fire and Ice (Sweet-Hots)

Replace the dill with 2 cups of white sugar and add pepper juice and red pepper flakes to taste. Heat the brine to melt the sugar.

Spicy

Add pepper juice or red pepper flakes to the basic dill recipe to give it a spicy kick.

Kosher

Replace the pickling salt with kosher salt and heat the brine to dissolve the larger salt granules.

Make-Your-Own

Create new pickle flavors using various veggies, herbs, and spices. Just remember to maintain the right acidity level to discourage bacterial growth. Have fun experimenting!