Description
Overnight Refrigerator Dill Pickles offer a delightful blend of crispness, sweetness, and tanginess, making them the perfect addition to any meal or snack. These easy-to-make pickles require no canning equipment, just fresh ingredients and a little time in the fridge. Ready to enjoy in just one night, they add an irresistible crunch to sandwiches, burgers, or serve well on their own as a refreshing snack. Ideal for summer gatherings or casual snacking, you can customize this recipe with your favorite spices and herbs for a unique twist.
Ingredients
Scale
- ⅔ cup distilled white vinegar
- ⅓ cup water
- 1 ¼ tsp salt (plus more to taste)
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 2 garlic cloves (whole)
- 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
- Pinch of red pepper flakes (to taste)
- 3 dill sprigs
- 4 cocktail cucumbers (cut into spears)
Instructions
- Prepare the brine by combining vinegar, water, salt, and sugar in a medium pot. Bring to a boil over medium heat, then simmer for 2-3 minutes until sugar is dissolved. Let cool slightly.
- In a clean mason jar, place garlic cloves, black peppercorns, red pepper flakes, and dill sprigs at the bottom. Pack cucumber spears vertically into the jar.
- Pour the warm vinegar solution over the cucumbers. Add extra water if necessary to cover them completely.
- Seal the jar and refrigerate overnight or for up to three days for maximum flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Snack
- Method: Refrigerating
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 10
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg