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Refrigerator Sweet Dill Pickles

Crispy Refrigerator Sweet Dill Pickles Made Easy at Home

Enjoy the crunch of homemade Refrigerator Sweet Dill Pickles, a quick and easy snack perfect for summer picnics.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Marinating Time 1 day
Total Time 1 day 20 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 55
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pickles
  • 1 pound fresh cucumbers with peel
  • 2 large heads fresh dill or dried dill seeds as a substitute
  • 3 cloves garlic smashed for flavor
For the Brine
  • 1 cup white vinegar 5% acidity
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup white sugar adjust to taste
  • ½ tablespoon pickling salt coarse is preferred

Equipment

  • Quart-sized glass jar
  • Medium saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Wash a quart-sized glass jar and its lid with hot, soapy water. Rinse and air dry.
  2. Slice the cucumbers into ¼-inch thick rounds and set aside.
  3. Combine vinegar, water, sugar, and pickling salt in a saucepan. Heat until simmering, stirring until dissolved.
  4. Layer the jar with fresh dill and garlic, then add the sliced cucumbers tightly.
  5. Pour cooled brine over cucumbers, ensuring they're submerged. Secure lid and shake gently.
  6. Refrigerate for at least 24 hours before enjoying.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 55kcalCarbohydrates: 13gSodium: 800mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best flavor, let pickles sit in the refrigerator for at least 48 hours. These pickles do not require reheating and should be enjoyed cold straight from the jar.

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