Quick & Easy Refrigerator Pickles
Refrigerator pickles are quick and easy to make — no sterilizing jars or special equipment required.
Yield: About 24 spears, or two 1-quart jars
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Ingredients:
- 1¼ cups distilled white vinegar (5% acidity)
- 3 tablespoons kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 cups cold water
- 1¾ to 2 pounds Kirby cucumbers (about 6), cut into halves or spears
- 2 tablespoons coriander seeds
- 6 large garlic cloves, peeled and halved
- 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 16 dill sprigs
Instruction:
- Combine the vinegar, salt and sugar in a small non-reactive saucepan (such as stainless steel, glass, ceramic or teflon) over high heat. Whisk until the salt and sugar are dissolved. Transfer the liquid into a bowl and whisk in the cold water. Refrigerate brine until ready to use.
- Stuff the cucumbers into two clean 1-quart jars. Add the coriander seeds, garlic cloves, mustard seeds, red pepper flakes, dill sprigs, and chilled brine into jars, dividing evenly. If necessary, add a bit of cold water to the jars until the brine covers the cucumbers. Cover and refrigerate about 24 hours, then serve. The pickles will keep in the refrigerator for up to one month.
Easy Overnight Refrigerator Pickles
FAQ
What is the difference between refrigerator pickles and regular pickles?
Refrigerator pickles are preserved in vinegar, but are not processed through a waterbath canner. They must be stored in the refrigerator or they will spoil. Canned pickles are processed with a waterbath canner and are shelf-stable.
How long will homemade refrigerator pickles last?
How long do refrigerator pickles last? Homemade refrigerated pickles last at least three to four weeks in the fridge, McClellan says. Any longer and the quality will start to decline. You’ll notice the brine goes from clear to murky and cloudy, and the pickles start to lose their texture.
What makes refrigerator pickles crisp?
Add tannins. Include a couple grape leaves, horseradish leaves, oak leaves or black tea leaves in each jar. The natural tannins found in these leaves help homemade pickles stay crisp.
Do you have to sterilize jars for refrigerator pickles?
Since quick pickles are stored in the fridge there is no need to sterilize the jars or can and seal.
