Easy 5 Minute Refrigerator Dill Pickles
Easy 5 Minute Refrigerator Dill Pickles ~ crunchy, loaded with garlic and dill flavors; prepped and in the fridge in 5 minutes. This no cook, small-batch recipe is the best pickle recipe you’ll find!
I’m kind of on a pickling craze right now, starting with Pickled Red Onions that I’ve been putting on practically everything ~ or nothing ~ even a fork full right out of the jar into my mouth.
I’ve made quite a few batches, passing them along to my kids (ahem. . .my jars?). Not only are they really good, but ridiculously simple to make, like things should be in the summertime.
There are always a few different jars of pickles in my refrigerator but with these Easy 5 Minute Refrigerator Dill Pickles buying them premade is a thing of the past.
Pickle history:
This Easy Refrigerator Dill Pickles Recipe debuted one Memorial weekend at a family gathering. They’re my biggest supporters but in the name of “constructive criticism”, can also lay the facts on the table. Sometimes a little too many facts.
But they ate these pickles like candy, one after the next right from the jar.
Turns out, they were the perfect thing to bring to the Memorial Day party! Even though I don’t want to rush the season, these pickles will be making an appearance over the 4th too and anytime I crave their tangy taste.
Can I make delicious dill pickles without cooking or canning?
Absolutely! There is no cooking or traditional canning involved in this recipe. True confession: I’ve wanted to try canning for a while now but the thought of doing it wrong and the food being unsafe to eat makes me more than a little nervous. Plus all the time involved!
So I started canning at ground level with Pickled Red Onions and found that I like it here on the first floor. Five minute prep time ~ zero, nada, NO canning, NO cooking. The quick process method doesn’t shortchange the flavor one bit either.
Easy 5 Minute Refrigerator Dill Pickles Ingredients:
English seedless cucumber (Kirby or other pickling cucumbers can be used)
warm water
apple cider vinegar
kosher salt (not table salt)
black peppercorns
garlic cloves
fresh dill
crushed red pepper flakes
jars
How to make easy 5 minute refrigerator dill pickles:
Using either a mandoline or sharp knife, slice the pickles then add them to the jar(s).
In a separate container add the warm water and salt, stirring or whisking to completely dissolve the salt. Once the salt is dissolved pour in the vinegar and stir.
Add the vinegar, peppercorns, chopped garlic, dill and crushed red pepper flakes over the top of the pickles in the jar.
Pour the brining liquid over the cucumbers in the jar, top with the lid, shake gently then refrigerate.
Easy Refrigerator Dill Pickles are good to eat about an hour after they’re mixed into the brine, fantastic 24 hours later and practically irresistible at the 48 hour mark. A week or so later they’ll be gone and you’ll be making your next batch.
Tip: The pickles may not be completely submerged in liquid at this point. As they sit in the fridge, liquid increases as the salt draws out moisture from the cucumbers.
You don’t need to wait for a picnic or holiday to make these Easy 5 Minute Refrigerator Dill Pickles. They’re delicious and add a nice pop of flavor on or with sandwiches or burgers but are also good just to snack on by themselves.
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Easy Refrigerator Dill Pickles Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 large English seedless cucumber Kirby or other pickling cucumbers can be used
- 1 ½ cups water room temperature
- 1 ½ tablespoons kosher salt not table salt
- 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 teaspoons black peppercorns
- 2 large cloves garlic peeled and chopped
- 6-8 large sprigs fresh dill chopped
- (optional) pinch of crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 quart jar OR 2 pint size jars
Instructions
- Slice the pickles then add them to the jar(s).
- In a separate container add the warm water and salt, stirring or whisking to completely dissolve the salt. Once the salt is dissolved pour in the vinegar and stir.Add the peppercorns, chopped garlic, dill and crushed red pepper flakes over the top of the pickles in the jar.
- Pour the brining liquid over the cucumbers, top with the lid, shake gently then refrigerate.
- Pickles are ready to eat in 24-48 hours and will keep refrigerated for 3-4 weeks.
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Ray
June 7, 2018
Hit a home run with this one. The pickles are crisp and tasty. A great add to any picnic or meal.
Bernie
July 8, 2018
Thank you! Hard to keep ’em in the house we’re going through them so fast — but that’s a good thing! 🙂
Susan
June 7, 2018
Do you have a quick recipe for Bread and Butter and/or Sweet Pickel refrigerator pickles? Thanks!
Bernie
June 9, 2018
Hi Susan – I’m sorry I don’t have one, but I found this one from Taste of Home for Refrigerator Sweet Pickles. Taste of Home is a reputable source and the recipe has good reviews from people that have made it. The link is:
https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/easy-refrigerator-pickles
I’d love to hear back if you make them. Thanks for stopping by – enjoy the day!
Dawn @ The Kitchen and a Latte
May 29, 2019
My kids love pickles so this year I planted a few bush pickle cucumber plants. I am used to the plants that grow tall so I hope they don’t grow to far out and take over everything else haha! But hopefully we will have plenty of cucumbers to pickle 🙂
Definitely trying this with them when we get enough (growing season has just started here.)
Bernie
June 18, 2019
Ah yes! I get plants taking over! 🙂 Last year I planted mint in the ground (big mistake!) – apparently it should only go in pots because it spreads everywhere! I’m so glad you’re going to try this. Even better with homegrown – can’t get any fresher. I’d love to hear how you and your family liked them.
Brandi Huffaker
July 22, 2019
Can you use white vinegar instead of apple cider?
Bernie
July 22, 2019
Hi Brandi – thanks for reaching out. Yes, you can sub in white vinegar instead, but it won’t have the same fruity undertones of apple cider vinegar so the final taste will be a bit different.
LIZ
July 29, 2019
Can you use dried dilly you run out of fresh?
Bernie
July 29, 2019
Hi Liz – yes! You absolutely can use dried dill instead of fresh adding the same amount of the ingredient. When I use dry herbs I give them a quick rub between my thumb and first finger to ‘wake up’ the taste. Thanks for stopping by 🙂
hanona
August 3, 2019
I make this recipe .lts so delicious and my family likes this pickle thank you for this recipe ❤❤
Bernie
August 4, 2019
Hi thanks for stopping by 🙂 So glad you made — and enjoyed the recipe! We do too. I can’t keep it in the refrigerator we go through them so fast!!
Bernie
August 18, 2019
You’re so very welcome – happy you and your family enjoyed it! 🙂
Cindy
August 4, 2019
Could I use black pepper instead of peppercorns and pink Himalayan salt instead of kosher? {the pink salt is in a grinder so it could be ground up} thank you===these really sound good [I love dill pickles!]
Bernie
August 4, 2019
Hi Cindy – yes you can use black pepper instead and pink salt instead. Just follow the instructions using the same amounts of peppercorns and salt listed in the recipe for your substitutions. Thanks! They’re definitely a favorite in our house!