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Wide mouth mason jar filled with sliced Refrigerator Pickles submerged in clear brine with dill and garlic.

Refrigerator Pickles: The Ultimate Easy Garlic and Dill Crisp Recipe

Crispy, vibrant Refrigerator Pickles made with fresh cucumbers, garlic, and dill. This no-canning recipe delivers a perfectly balanced, translucent brine and a satisfying snap in every single bite.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 16 servings
Course: Condiment, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 15
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1.5 lbs Kirby or Persian Cucumbers Sliced into 1/4 inch rounds (680g)
  • 4-6 sprigs Fresh Dill Whole sprigs
  • 4-5 cloves Garlic Whole and peeled (25g)
  • 1.5 cups Distilled White Vinegar 5% acidity (355ml)
  • 1.5 cups Filtered Water (355ml)
  • 2 tbsp Kosher Salt (30g)
  • 1 tbsp Granulated Sugar (12g)
  • 1 tsp Black Peppercorns (5g)
  • 1 tsp Yellow Mustard Seeds (5g)

Equipment

  • 1 32oz Wide-mouth Mason Jar Ensure it is thoroughly cleaned.
  • 1 Small Stainless Steel Saucepan Used for simmering the brine.
  • 1 Chef's Knife or Mandoline For uniform cucumber rounds.

Method
 

Prepare Jar and Aromatics
  1. Wash a 32oz mason jar with hot soapy water. Place mustard seeds and half the peppercorns in the bottom.
  2. Pack sliced cucumbers into the jar, wedging garlic cloves and dill sprigs between the layers for visual appeal.
Create the Brine
  1. In a saucepan, combine vinegar, water, salt, and sugar. Heat over medium until fully dissolved, then let cool for 5 minutes.
  2. Pour the warm brine over the cucumbers until fully submerged, leaving 1/2 inch of headspace. Scatter remaining peppercorns on top.
Chill and Cure
  1. Tighten the lid and allow to reach room temperature on the counter before refrigerating.
  2. Chill for at least 24 hours before eating for the best flavor infusion.

Notes

For maximum crunch, soak cucumbers in an ice bath for 30 minutes before slicing.
Cut off the blossom end of the cucumbers to prevent softening.