Wheat Free Quick Refrigerator Dill Pickles
Crunchy, garlicky, and loaded with fresh dill, these refrigerator pickles are the kind of snack you'll find yourself reaching for straight out of the jar. Every ingredient here is naturally free of wheat ā crisp pickling cucumbers, whole spices, fresh herbs, and a simple vinegar brine ā so there's no label-scanning or substitution stress involved. Trimming the blossom end of each cucumber is a smart little trick that keeps them satisfyingly snappy rather than soft, and packing the spears in vertically means you get maximum flavor penetration from the garlic and peppercorns. The brine comes together in just a few minutes on the stovetop, and once it's poured over the jars and everything cools down, your fridge does the rest of the work. At 24 hours you'll have a bright, tangy pickle; push it to 48 or 72 hours and the flavor deepens into something genuinely addictive. These are perfect alongside sandwiches, tucked into grain bowls, or just eaten as a crunchy, low-fuss snack any time of day.
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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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