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Refrigerator Dill Pickles

I had never even considered making my own pickles before.  I just assumed that it would be a ton of work and I thought it would involve canning.  And I won’t lie, canning scares me a little bit.  I’m afraid I would not get a proper seal and would make everyone horribly sick!  So….anyways….a couple of months ago I saw a recipe for refrigerator pickles on Part Time Housewife’s blog.  No canning required!  I just knew I had to try them.  The recipe seemed super easy and they looked so crunchy and delicious!

The original recipe flavored these pickles with rosemary and onions.  I wanted a traditional dill pickle, so I, of course, used fresh sprigs of dill for my pickles.  I have to say, these pickles were incredibly easy to make and they are so delicious!  Since you don’t heat anything up to make these they taste super fresh and are really crunchy, the perfect accompaniment for any sandwich!

Refrigerator Dill Pickles

plate with two dill pickles spears with canned pickles in the background

  • 5 medium cucumbers
  • 2 cups white vinegar
  • 2 cups water
  • 4 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 4-5 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed
  • several sprigs of fresh dill

Quarter cucumbers lengthwise into spears.

Divide cucumbers into 2 quart size glass jars.  Combine salt, sugar, water and vinegar in medium bowl, stirring until salt and sugar dissolves.

Add dill and garlic to jars.

 Pour vinegar mixture into each jar.

Screw lids on tightly and refrigerate for at least 24 hrs to allow flavors to develop.

Pickles will keep in the refrigerator for up to one month.

ENJOY!

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Carissa

Saturday 22nd of March 2014

Great website. Lots of useful information here. I'm sending it to some pals ans additionally sharing in delicious. And naturally, thanks in your sweat!

Krista@EverydayMom'sMeals

Sunday 21st of October 2012

I love making fridge pickles! I even do a version that start out w/ store bought dill and they turn into bread and butter!!! I love this idea and will definitely be trying it! Probably for holiday gifts! When I do, I'll link back to you Lisa! Thanks for sharing at Church Supper. Have a blessed week & come back soon ~

Lisa

Sunday 21st of October 2012

Thanks Krista! If you make these, I love to hear how they turn out for you!! :)

Miz Helen

Friday 19th of October 2012

Hi Lisa, We will just love these Pickles, looks like a great recipe. Thank you so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday and come back soon! Miz Helen

Lauren @ Part Time House Wife

Wednesday 17th of October 2012

Yummmmm!!! Now you've made me want to go buy some cucumbers and dill! Love how crunchy they look! MMMmm MMmmm MMMMmmmm! Glad you liked them! Thanks for the shout out ;-)

Lisa

Wednesday 17th of October 2012

Thanks for sharing your recipe Lauren! I thought these were so easy to make and I just love how crunchy and tangy they are! :)