Description
Quick and easy refrigerator pickles made with fresh cucumbers, perfect for adding a tangy crunch to your meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 Cucumbers, sliced
- 1 cup White vinegar
- 1 cup Water
- 1 tablespoon Kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon Sugar
- 2 Garlic cloves (optional)
- Fresh dill (or dried if unavailable)
- 1 teaspoon Mustard seeds
- 1 teaspoon Black peppercorns
- Pinch of chili flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Wash the cucumbers and slice them as desired (coins, spears, etc.).
- Layer the cucumbers in a clean jar or bowl, adding garlic and dill as you go.
- In a pot, combine vinegar, water, salt, and sugar, warming until dissolved.
- Pour the hot brine over the cucumbers, ensuring they are fully covered.
- Cover the jar and let it cool to room temperature, then refrigerate.
- Allow to sit for at least a few hours, preferably overnight, for optimal flavor.
Notes
Pickles will last up to two weeks in the fridge. Use clean utensils when serving, and discard if any odd smells or textures develop.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Refrigeration
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg