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Refrigerator Pickles

Crunchy Refrigerator Pickles to Elevate Your Snack Game

Enjoy the vibrant crunch of homemade Refrigerator Pickles, a low-calorie and customizable snack.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Resting Time 1 day
Total Time 1 day 20 minutes
Servings: 4 jars
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 15
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pickles
  • 4 medium Pickling Cucumbers Substitute with small, firm cucumbers if needed.
  • 1 bunch Fresh Dill No substitutes recommended.
For the Brine
  • 2 cups Water Filtered water is best.
  • 1 cup Vinegar (White or Apple Cider)
  • 1 tablespoon Pickling Spices Customize with your own mix.
  • 1 tablespoon Sugar Optional to swap with honey.
  • 1 tablespoon Salt
  • 2 cloves Garlic Clove Adjust quantity based on preference.

Equipment

  • 16-ounce mason jars
  • medium bowl
  • Knife
  • Cutting Board

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Wash the pickling cucumbers under cool water thoroughly and slice them into rounds or spears.
  2. Clean two 16-ounce mason jars and ensure they are dry.
  3. Layer cucumber slices or spears loosely in the jars, leaving space at the top for brine.
  4. Divide the fresh dill evenly among the jars, scattering it among the cucumbers.
  5. In a medium bowl, combine water, vinegar, pickling spices, sugar, and salt; stir until dissolved.
  6. Pour the brine over the packed cucumbers making sure they are fully submerged.
  7. Place a whole garlic clove in each jar, submerging it in the brine.
  8. Seal the jars tightly with lids and refrigerate for at least 24 hours for best flavor.

Nutrition

Serving: 1jarCalories: 15kcalCarbohydrates: 3gSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mg

Notes

Store pickles in clean, airtight mason jars to maintain freshness. Freezing is not recommended.

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