Refrigerator Dill Pickles

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Every summer I love making refrigerator dill pickles!  I have adapted my recipe over the past several years (always changing it and never writing it down!), but this time I carefully wrote down all of my measurements so I could share it with you.  The thing I most love about refrigerator pickles is that there is no canning involved.  You just make them and put them in the fridge!  So easy.  I’m hoping to get some more pickling cucumbers this week so I can make a few more jars!

Pickling cucumbers are smaller than regular cucumbers, and you can buy them at most grocery stores as well as at your local farmer’s markets!  Farmer’s markets really are the most cost effective way to buy them, I have found!

Fresh dill is essential to this recipe, and growing it is probably really simple.  I may try to do that this summer!  For this batch, though, I used fresh dill I bought at Trader Joe’s.

The recipe as written will make two quart jars.

Refrigerator Dill Pickles

 

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Refrigerator dill pickles are easy to make and have that wonderful, crunchy texture you love! This recipe makes 2 quart jars.

Author: Aliesha @ Feathers in Our Nest

Recipe type: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Serves: 2 jars

Ingredients

• 1½ cups white vinegar
• 1½ cups water
• 3 tsp. kosher salt
• 10 garlic cloves, peeled
• 1 cup (approximately) fresh dill, including stems
• 2 tsp. whole peppercorns
• 1 tsp. whole coriander seeds
• pickling cucumbers (12? will depend on size of cucumbers)

Instructions

1. In a saucepan over medium heat, bring vinegar, water, and salt to a low simmer.
2. Smash garlic cloves slightly with the flat side of a knife.
3. In two clean quart jars, place garlic cloves, dill, peppercorns, and coriander seeds, splitting the ingredients between the two jars.
4. Slice cucumbers into spears and pack into the jars tightly.
5. When vinegar mixture is hot, pour over the contents of the jars.
6. Place the lids on the jars and allow to cool completely on the counter.
7. When cool, place in refrigerator. Ready to enjoy when chilled!

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My kids love pickles, and Jude was really excited about trying these!!

Enjoy!

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