Refrigerator Pickles
Refrigerator pickles are a quick and delightful way to enjoy fresh, tangy vegetables that add crunch and flavor to any meal. With a simple combination of cucumbers, vinegar, and spices, you can whip up these vibrant pickles in just minutes. Perfect for snacking straight from the jar or enhancing burgers and sandwiches, they bring a refreshing zing that’s reminiscent of summer gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 4 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Refrigerating
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium fresh cucumbers (about 1 lb)
- 1 cup white vinegar
- 1 cup filtered water
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 2 tbsp kosher salt
- 4 dill sprigs
- 3 garlic cloves (smashed)
Instructions
- Wash cucumbers thoroughly and slice them into thin rounds or spears.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine white vinegar, water, sugar, and kosher salt. Stir until dissolved and let it simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat; add smashed garlic cloves and dill sprigs. Let steep for an additional 5 minutes.
- Pack cucumber slices tightly into clean jars.
- Pour the hot brine over the cucumbers until they are fully submerged, leaving half an inch of space at the top.
- Allow jars to cool before sealing with lids and refrigerating for at least 4 hours.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (120g)
- Calories: 30
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg