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Easy Refrigerator Pickles

Easy Refrigerator Pickles for a Crunchy Homemade Delight

Savor the crunch of Easy Refrigerator Pickles, perfect for elevating your meals with fresh flavors.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Refrigeration Time 2 days
Total Time 2 days 22 minutes
Servings: 4 jars
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 35
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Sweet and Spicy Version
  • 4 cups Persian or Pickling Cucumbers Choose small, firm cucumbers for ideal crunch.
  • 1 cup Water Use filtered or tap water to dilute the brine.
  • 1 cup Distilled White Vinegar Substitute with apple cider vinegar for a different flavor.
  • 1 cup Sugar Feel free to use honey or agave for a natural sweetener.
  • 2 tablespoons Kosher Salt Sea salt works as a substitute.
  • 1 tablespoon Mustard Seeds Ground mustard may be used for variation.
  • 1 teaspoon Black Peppercorns White pepper makes a suitable substitute.
  • 2 pieces Thai Red Chilies Reduce or omit for milder pickles.
  • 3 cloves Garlic Garlic powder can work as a quick alternative.
  • 1 medium Onion Red onions make a lovely, vibrant alternative.
Traditional Dill Version
  • 1 leaf Bay Leaf Provides essential flavor.
  • 1 tablespoon Dried Dill Substitute with fresh dill if available.
  • 1 teaspoon Celery Seeds Optional; skip if you're in a pinch.
  • 1 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes Optional for added heat.

Equipment

  • medium saucepan
  • Glass jar with lid

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Wash the cucumbers thoroughly, trim both ends, and slice them into ¼-inch rounds.
  2. In a medium saucepan, combine water, vinegar, sugar, kosher salt, mustard seeds, black peppercorns, and chilies. Heat over medium until dissolved, about 5-7 minutes. Allow to cool.
  3. In a glass jar, layer cucumbers with garlic and onions for Sweet and Spicy; for Traditional Dill, include dried dill and bay leaf.
  4. Pour the cooled brine over the cucumbers until completely submerged. Press down gently.
  5. Seal the jar and refrigerate for at least 48 hours to develop flavors.

Nutrition

Serving: 1jarCalories: 35kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 1gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Let the brine cool before adding cucumbers to avoid wilting. Store in airtight jars for best flavor and freshness.

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