Brazil Nut Free Quick Refrigerator Dill Pickles
Crisp, garlicky, and packed with fresh dill, these refrigerator pickles are the kind of snack that disappears fast once the jar hits the fridge. The brine comes together in minutes on the stovetop ā just vinegar, water, salt, and a touch of sugar ā and the real flavor magic happens as the cucumbers soak up all those aromatics over the next day or two. Trimming the blossom end before packing is a small but smart step that keeps the spears genuinely crunchy rather than soft and sad. Mustard seeds, black peppercorns, smashed garlic, and fresh dill do all the heavy lifting here, so every bite has that classic deli-style punch. For anyone navigating tree nut allergies, store-bought pickles and brined snacks can sometimes come from facilities with unexpected cross-contact risks, but making your own means you know exactly what went into the jar. These are fantastic alongside sandwiches, chopped into potato salad, or honestly just eaten straight from the jar as a midnight snack. Give them 48 to 72 hours if you can wait ā the depth of flavor is absolutely worth it.
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8 servings
- 2 lbs pickling cucumbers (about 8ā10 small)
- 4 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed
- 1 bunch fresh dill (about 6ā8 sprigs)
- 1 tsp black peppercorns
- 1 tsp mustard seeds
- Ā½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
For the brine
- 1 Ā½ cups distilled white vinegar
- 1 Ā½ cups water
- 1 tbsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp granulated sugar
Instructions
- 1
Trim 1/8 inch off the blossom end (the end opposite the stem) of each cucumber ā this removes enzymes that can soften the pickles. Cut the cucumbers lengthwise into quarters to make spears, or slice into 1/4-inch rounds if you prefer chips.
- 2
Divide the garlic, dill sprigs, black peppercorns, mustard seeds, and red pepper flakes (if using) evenly between two clean wide-mouth quart mason jars. Pack the cucumber spears in vertically, fitting them snugly.
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