Best Homemade Refrigerator Pickles

Best Homemade Refrigerator Pickles

from aspicyperspective.com
1448 min
12 servings

Ingredients

  • 3 pickling cucumbers, (each about 4 inches in length, sliced evenly)
  • 1/4 cup Vidalia onion, (sliced)
  • 3-5 sprigs fresh dill weed
  • 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2 cloves garlic, (smashed)
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons pickling salt, (or kosher salt)
  • 1/4 teaspoon granulated sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
  • 1/4 teaspoon whole yellow mustard seeds
  • Pinch crushed red pepper flakes

Directions

  1. 1

    Pack a clean pint-sized jar with sliced cucumbers, onion slices, and dill sprigs. Leave a 1/2 inch of space at the top of the jar for liquid.

  2. 2

    In a small pot heat the vinegar, water, garlic, and all spices until the mixture comes to a simmer and salt and sugar dissolve.

  3. 3

    Cool the brine down to warm and fill the jar so everything is covered with brine.

  4. 4

    Close the lid tightly and refrigerate for 24 hours before eating.