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Easy Tangy Refrigerator Pickles Recipe 3 Ways to Make Perfect Dill & Bread and Butter Variations

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A quick and easy recipe for tangy refrigerator pickles with classic dill and sweet bread and butter variations, perfect for snacks, sandwiches, and gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (240ml) white vinegar (5% acidity)
  • 1 cup (240ml) water
  • 2 tbsp (25g) granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp (17g) kosher salt or pickling salt
  • Approx. 4 cups (600g) Kirby cucumbers, sliced or speared
  • 2–3 fresh dill sprigs per quart jar
  • 1 tsp mustard seeds per jar
  • 1/2 tsp black peppercorns per jar
  • Optional 1/2 tsp celery seeds per jar
  • Optional onion slices
  • For Bread and Butter Variation: 1/4 cup (50g) additional sugar
  • For Bread and Butter Variation: 1 tsp turmeric powder
  • For Bread and Butter Variation: thinly sliced yellow onions

Instructions

  1. Wash Kirby cucumbers thoroughly. Slice into 1/4-inch thick rounds or spears (approx. 4 cups/600g).
  2. In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup white vinegar, 1 cup water, 2 tbsp granulated sugar, and 1 tbsp kosher salt. Heat over medium heat, stirring until sugar and salt dissolve. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  3. Place 2-3 fresh dill sprigs, 1 tsp mustard seeds, 1/2 tsp black peppercorns, and optional 1/2 tsp celery seeds into each quart-sized jar. Add sliced cucumbers and optional onion slices, packing snugly without crushing. Leave about 1/2 inch headspace.
  4. Pour the warm brine over the cucumbers, covering completely. Press cucumbers down gently to release air bubbles. Seal jars tightly with lids.
  5. Let jars cool to room temperature (about 30 minutes), then refrigerate. Pickles need at least 24 hours to develop flavor but taste best after 3 days. Keep refrigerated up to 3 weeks.
  6. For Bread and Butter variation: add 1/4 cup extra sugar and 1 tsp turmeric powder to the brine. Layer thinly sliced onions with cucumbers. Follow the same packing and brining steps.

Notes

Use organic Kirby cucumbers for best crispness and fewer seeds. Heinz or Bragg’s apple cider vinegar can be used for a milder tang. Keep cucumbers cold and soak in ice water for 30 minutes for extra crispness. Do not rush cooling before refrigeration to avoid condensation. Label jars with date. For softer pickles, slice thicker or shorten soaking time before brining.

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