Refrigerator Dill Pickles

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As we head into late summer a lot of people have garden cucumbers in abundance. The farmers market is also full of cucumbers ready for pickling! If you like pickles as much as I do you have to try these Refrigerator Dill Pickles. 

I love making this recipe because it is easy and only takes a few days to pickle instead of the shelf stable pickles which take longer. I give you the base ingredients you need for the pickling but you can adjust to your tastes by adding more garlic or dill or spice it up with jalapeños or habaneros. I like to have these on hand for sandwiches, wraps, burgers or just snacking. 

Recipe Ingredients

You will love this easy recipe and the simple ingredients. It is one of my favorite recipes! 

• Cucumbers
• Water
• White Vinegar
• Sugar
• Canning and Pickling Salt
• Garlic
• Fresh Dill

How do you Make Dill Pickles

Step 1: Heat Vinegar: In a medium saucepan over high heat, bring water, vinegar, sugar, and salt to a boil. Remove the pan from the heat and cool slightly.

Step 2: Add Dill and Cucumbers: Drop 2 cloves of garlic and 2 sprigs of dill into each 16 ounce mason jar or jar of your choice. Add the cucumber spears, packing tightly.

Step 3: Refrigerate: Pour the vinegar mixture into the jars over the cucumbers.

Seal the jars tightly and refrigerate for at least 3 days before serving.

Recipe Tips

• You can cut the cucumbers into spears, rounds or use a mandolin to create crinkle cut slices which work great for sandwiches. 
• I find that 16 ounce mason jars work best for canning pickles but feel free to use whatever works best for you and the size of the pickles you are making. 
• You have to keep these pickles in the fridge in a sealed container. They will last for up to 2 months. 
• The pickles are best after sitting in the fridge for at least 3-4 days. 
• You can add more or less garlic and dill depending on how much you like. 
• If you like spicy pickles add Thai red peppers, jalapeños or habaneros. 
• The best cucumbers for refrigerator pickles is a thin skinned cucumber so it can absorb the vinegar easily. You can use regular cucumbers that grow in your garden, English cucumbers or Persian cucumbers.