Easy Homemade Refrigerator Dill Pickles
This Easy Homemade Refrigerator Dill Pickles recipe packs a lot of crunch and zesty flavor. There is no canning involved in this easy refrigerator pickle recipe. I have also included recipe tips on home to make the viral TikTok Ranch Pickles recipe too.
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Things have been hopping at our farm market. I am so excited because what started off as a very slow spring growing season (due to excessive cold and rain) now has crops growing and thriving. The weather has straightened out and we have been busy picking the early crops in our fields.
Today’s farmer’s market find is Kirby cucumbers, otherwise known as pickling cucumbers. When I saw Anthony roll in from the fields with a few bushels for our store, I got so excited. That meant a batch of homemade pickles were on the horizon.
Ok, so truth bomb. Just because I am a farmer’s wife, doesn’t mean I do a lot of canning
You will be amazed at how easy these refrigerator pickles are to make. Today I am going to show you how I make them. This easy pickle recipe packs a lot of crunch and zesty flavor.
It is a great way to use those cucumbers you just picked from your garden or bought at your farmers’ market. These no-cook refrigerator pickles are cucumbers that are pickled in a hot
What Ingredients Do I Need To Make Easy Refrigerator Dill Pickles?
This recipe makes three-pint jars of perfect pickles. You can easily double or triple the recipe depending on how many jars you wanted to make. Skip the store-bought pickles and give this recipe a try.
You know how much I love getting creative with mason jars. Make a big batch of pickles and share with family and friends. These refrigerator pickles make great a hostess gift.
8-10 Kirby cucumbers, sliced evenly into spears or slices (your choice). You can’t use just any variety of fresh cucumbers. Only Kirby cucumbers work for this recipe
Fresh Dill
Water
Fresh Garlic Cloves
Pickling salt or Kosher salt (do not use table salt)
Pickling spice or whole yellow mustard seeds
Pint-sized Mason Jars
How Do I Make Easy Refrigerator Pickles
Ok, so you unpacked your farmers’ market haul for the week and want to know how to make refrigerator dill pickles. High five! This recipe is so easy so no need to be intimidated because there is no canning or special equipment involved.
Are you a pickle spear or pickle chip kind of person? Whatever way you prefer to eat your pickles, is the way to slice them. I always do a combination of both. Sterilize your canning jars in the dishwasher before starting.
Pack a clean pint-sized mason jar with sliced cucumbers and dill sprigs. Pack them in filling all the space (they like to be cozy). Leave a 1/2 inch of space at the top of the jar for liquid.
In a medium pot heat the vinegar, water, garlic, and all spices until the mixture comes to a simmer and salt and sugar dissolve. If you like a spicier pickle recipe, then add more garlic, hot peppers or red pepper flakes.
Cool the hot brine down to warm. Fill each jar so everything is covered with brine. Make sure you add the pickling spices and garlic to each jar too.
Close the lid tightly. Cool to room temperature and refrigerate for 24 hours before eating.
A few pickle tips: More Pickle Canning Ideas
How Do I Make Amish Pickles?
Amish pickles are a variation of this dill pickle recipe. They are sweet like a bread and butter pickle and also have onions and sweet green pepper added to the brine.
How Do I Make Ranch Refrigerator Pickles? (TikTok Viral Recipe)
If you are a fan of ranch dressing, try making ranch pickles. Refrigerator ranch pickles aren’t a “new recipe” but have gained a lot of popularity lately thanks to TikTok. Here is how to make this viral TikTok recipe.
Ranch Refrigerator Pickles Ingredients
- Fresh dill sprigs
- Garlic cloves
- Cucumbers (small thin cucumbers)
- Water
- White vinegar
- Sugar
- Ranch Seasoning Packet
- Kosher Salt
- Pepper
How To Make How to Make Ranch Flavored Refrigerator Dill Pickles
- Add Slices pickles, dill, onion and garlic to your mason jar.
- Use the same measurements as the regular dill pickles, but also add one packet of Ranch seasoning to the mixture. Whisk until mixture comes to a boil.
- Pour hot liquid over cucumbers. Allow the hot brine to cool slightly. Place top on jar and refrigerate overnight.
How do Long Will Refrigerator Pickles keep?
This pickle recipe will keep up to two months in the refrigerator. They start to lose their crunch after that.
Shake the jar every few hours or so if you can to make sure the ingredients are well distributed.
What Kind of Cucumbers Do I Need To Make Refrigerator Pickles?
Kirby cucumber, also known as pickling cucumbers are the variety you want to look for at your farmers market or grocery store. These are a firm cucumber with a thin skin that is perfect for pickling.
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Easy Homemade Refrigerator Dill Pickles
Ingredients
- 8-10 Kirby cucumbers, sliced evenly into spears
- 10 sprigs fresh dill weed
- 1 1/2 cups apple cider vinegar
- 1 1/2 cup water
- 5 cloves garlic, smashed
- 3 teaspoons pickling salt, or kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
- 1 1/2 Tablespoons pickling spice or whole yellow mustard seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Slice kirby cucumbers into spears or slices.
- Pack a clean snd steralized pint-sized mason jar with sliced cucumbers and dill sprigs. Leave a 1/2 inch of space at the top of the jar for liquid.
- In a medium pot heat the vinegar, water, garlic, salt, sugar and all spices until the mixture comes to a simmer and salt and sugar dissolve.
- Cool the brine down to warm and fill the jar so everything is covered with brine. Make sure to add some of the spices and garlic from the brine mixture to each jar.
- Close the lid tightly and refrigerate for 24 hours before eating.
Notes
Refrigerator pickles will store for two months in the refrigerator.
For additional flavor, add some thinly sliced onion to the jars.
Easy Ranch Refrigerator Pickles
If you are a fan of ranch dressing, try making ranch pickles. Refrigerator ranch pickles aren't a "new recipe" but have gained a lot of popularity lately thanks to TikTok.
Ingredients
- 5 Kirby cucumbers, sliced evenly into spears
- 10 sprigs fresh dill weed
- 1 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 1/2 cup water
- 1 Packet of Ranch Seasoning / Dressing Mix (1 ounce)
- 3 cloves garlic, smashed
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 3 teaspoons pickling salt, or kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
Instructions
- Slice Kirby cucumbers into spears or slices.
- Pack a clean snd sterilized pint-sized mason jar with sliced cucumbers and dill sprigs. Leave a 1/2 inch of space at the top of the jar for liquid.
- In a medium pot heat, the vinegar, water, garlic, salt, sugar, Ranch seasoning and all spices until the mixture comes to a simmer and salt and sugar dissolve.
- Pour the hot brine into each jar so everything is covered.
- Close the lid tightly and refrigerate for 24 hours before eating.
Will this recipe still work without the sugar in it? Thanks!
Yes! The sugar helps cut some of the acidity but you can certainly leave out. I have prepared without before and they are just as delicious.
Thank you so much!
Hi! Am making these right now but not sure how much mustard seeds to add- 1 1/2 ? Thanks :0)
Yes – That should be perfect!
Just curious how much mustard seed you added?
Hi – Thanks for the catch. I add 1 1.2 tablespoons of mustard seed or pickling spice.
Hi! How much pickling spice should you add to the recipe? It doesn’t say a unit of measurement? It states 1 1/2 but does not state teaspoon or tablespoon? Thanks!
Hi – Thanks for the catch. I add 1 1.2 tablespoons of mustard seed or pickling spice.
Thanks!
Hello, I made these pickles to mail to my brother in Portland. Will they be ok out of the refrigerator for a few days?
Can you clarify please…. Tsp. Or tbls of salt? Tsp doesn’t seem like much for dills.
Thanks.
3 teaspoons are equivalent to 1 tablespoon of salt. So you will need 1 tablespoon of salt for this recipe.
Can you can the refrigerator pickles
Yes,just follow the proper canning procedures.