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Zesty Garlic Dill Refrigerator Pickles Recipe with Crushed Red Pepper

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Quick and easy refrigerator pickles bursting with fresh garlic, dill, and a zesty kick of crushed red pepper. Ready in just a couple of hours, these crunchy pickles add a flavorful punch to any meal.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds (900 g) Kirby cucumbers or small pickling cucumbers, sliced into spears or rounds
  • 4–5 sprigs fresh dill
  • 4 large garlic cloves, smashed
  • 1 ½ cups (355 ml) white vinegar (plain white or apple cider vinegar)
  • 1 ½ cups (355 ml) water
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
  • 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
  • ½ teaspoon mustard seeds (optional)

Instructions

  1. Wash and dry cucumbers thoroughly. Slice off the ends and cut into spears or rounds about ¼ to ½ inch thick.
  2. Sterilize jars by rinsing with hot water or running through the dishwasher.
  3. In a medium saucepan, combine vinegar, water, kosher salt, and sugar. Bring to a gentle boil, stirring to dissolve salt and sugar, about 3-5 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  4. Place 2-3 sprigs of fresh dill, 2 smashed garlic cloves, ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, ½ teaspoon black peppercorns, and optionally ¼ teaspoon mustard seeds into each jar. Pack cucumber slices tightly, leaving about ½ inch from the top.
  5. Pour the warm (not boiling) brine over the cucumbers, covering completely. Tap jars gently to release air bubbles and seal with lids.
  6. Let jars cool to room temperature (about 30 minutes), then refrigerate. Pickles are ready in 2-3 hours but taste best after 24 hours. Store refrigerated up to 2 weeks.

Notes

For extra crunch, soak cucumbers in ice water for 1 hour before slicing. Avoid overfilling jars to prevent brine overflow. Smash garlic cloves to release more flavor. Keep brine warm but not boiling when pouring to preserve cucumber crunch. Adjust crushed red pepper flakes to control heat level.

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