Easy Refrigerator Pickles

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 11:31:22 GMT

Step 1

For refrigerator pickles, you’ll need some pickling cucumbers (these are smaller in size and little softer – I have approximately 12 here), jars (any jar with a lid will do), vinegar, minced garlic, sugar, kosher salt, peppercorns, red pepper flakes, dill seed, and water.

Step 2

Wash your cucumbers. Then cut off the “knob” (or thing that attaches to the vine) and slice it into spears – between fourths and eighths, depending your cucumber size. Set aside.

Step 3

Take an inventory of how many cucumbers you have and the size of jars you are using. Determine how many jars you think you will use and then wash those jars. Place the following spices into each jar

Step 4

Then place speared cucumbers in jars on top of spices. You want them tight enough to get the most in per jar, but spacious enough to let the brine take its course.

Step 5

Combine 3 tablespoons kosher salt, 2 tablespoons sugar and 1 1/4 cup distilled white vinegar. Mix until sugar and salt are dissolved. Then add 2 cups of cold water and mix again. Pour mixture over cucumbers until cucumbers are submerged in liquid. If you need more mixture – make another full or half-batch and pour until submerged. (Unfortunately, this isn’t a science. And don’t you love the hand-on-my-hip stance. I need to hire a better photographer.)

Step 6

Place lids on jars and screw fairly tightly. Place in refrigerator overnight. Pickles will be good for up to a month. Enjoy!

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