How to Make Refrigerator Garlic Dill Pickles – Flour On My Face
Introduction
Refrigerator Garlic Dill Pickles deliver crisp, punchy flavor without the fuss of traditional canning. Their tangy, garlicky bite brings fresh life to sandwiches, burgers, and snack platters. This easy-to-master recipe lets you prepare small batches in your own kitchen, letting you take control of the brine, seasonings, and the crunch factor, all with minimal effort and no special equipment required.
Why You’ll Love These Refrigerator Garlic Dill Pickles
These homemade pickles have a bold, robust flavor profile thanks to plentiful fresh garlic and aromatic dill. The refrigerator method means you skip time-consuming water baths and reach crisp perfection in less than 24 hours. Each batch is customizable—adjust the garlic, dill, or spices to your preference for a personalized pickle experience that’s miles ahead of store-bought options.
Perfecting the Brine & Pickling Process
The secret to exceptionally flavorful garlic dill pickles lies in the brine. By using a simple mixture of vinegar, water, and coarse kosher salt, you create the ideal pickling solution. Fresh garlic cloves and dill fronds infuse the sliced cucumbers with irresistible flavor, while whole peppercorns, mustard seeds, and optional red pepper flakes add depth and just a hint of warmth. Let the pickles sit overnight in the refrigerator, and you’ll be rewarded with crisp, tart, and aromatic results.
Serving Suggestions for Garlic Dill Pickles
Pair your garlic dill pickles with deli sandwiches, grilled meats, or a cheese platter for classic, crowd-pleasing flavor. Dice and toss them into potato salad, chop for tartar sauce, or simply serve alongside chips as a refreshing snack. Their lively crunch and garlicky tang make them a staple you’ll want to keep on hand all summer long.
Nutritional Information and Serving Size
This recipe yields about 2 quarts of refrigerator garlic dill pickles, perfect for about 8 hearty servings (¼ quart each). Each serving is low in calories—roughly 15–20 calories per serving, with virtually no fat. Enjoy as a flavorful, guilt-free snack or side.
Deliciously Unique Garlic Dill Pickles (Recap)
This easy refrigerator method captures cucumber crunch and garlic-dill punch in every bite, making it an unbeatable homemade addition to your kitchen. Skip complicated canning—this recipe is your ticket to flavor-packed, crisp pickles in record time.
Ingredients
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Instructions
- Wash the cucumbers and slice into spears or rounds as desired.
- In a saucepan, combine vinegar, water, and kosher salt. Bring to a simmer, stirring until the salt fully dissolves. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Divide garlic cloves, dill sprigs, mustard seeds, peppercorns, and optional red pepper flakes evenly among the clean glass jars.
- Pack the cucumber slices tightly into the jars on top of the aromatics.
- Pour the cooled brine over the cucumbers, covering completely.
- Seal jars with lids and refrigerate for at least 12 hours (overnight) for quick pickles, but 48 hours for optimal flavor and crunch.
- Pickles will stay crisp and delicious for up to 2 months in the refrigerator.
Weekly Meal Planning
These Garlic Dill Pickles are ideal for weekly meal prep. Save and schedule this recipe to streamline shopping and integrate your pickles into weekly menus—no more forgotten jars languishing in the back of the fridge!
Planning Benefits:
- Automatically calculates total ingredient quantities across all your favorite recipes
- Organizes shopping lists by grocery store aisle for fast, efficient shopping
- Prevents duplicate purchases—never buy extra garlic or dill by mistake
- Effortlessly pairs this recipe with BBQ mains, picnic platters, and sandwich nights for the upcoming week
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Cook and Prep Times
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes (plus minimum 12-hour chilling time)
