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Fermenting & Pickling

Crisp Refrigerator Pickles

2 pints · 15 min + overnight chill

No canning required. These stay crunchy for weeks and come together in the time it takes to slice a cucumber.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb cucumbers, sliced
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup white vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp salt
  • 1 Tbsp sugar
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • Fresh dill
  • ½ tsp peppercorns

Instructions

  1. Pack the cucumbers, garlic, dill, and peppercorns into clean jars.
  2. In a saucepan, simmer the water, vinegar, salt, and sugar until dissolved.
  3. Pour the warm brine over the cucumbers to cover.
  4. Let cool, cap, and refrigerate. Best after 24 hours; keeps 2–3 weeks.

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