Easy Homemade Refrigerator Dill Pickles (Quick & Tangy)

Easy Homemade Refrigerator Dill Pickles (Quick & Tangy)

Enjoy crispy, tangy dill pickles right from your fridge with this super simple recipe! Made with fresh cucumber, fragrant dill, and a quick brine, these homemade pickles are a delicious snack, side, or addition to any meal. No canning required!

Yields: 1 quart jar Prep time: 10 minutes Chill time: At least 12 hours (overnight)

Ingredients:

• 1 large English cucumber, sliced into rounds or spears (about 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick)
• 1 ¾ cups water
• ¾ cup white vinegar
• 4 sprigs fresh dill
• 1 teaspoon salt (Kosher or pickling salt recommended)
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 2 tablespoons peppercorns

Equipment:

• 1-quart (32 oz) Mason jar with lid
• Measuring cups and spoons
• Small funnel (optional, for adding peppercorns)

Instructions:

1. Prepare Cucumber: Wash the English cucumber thoroughly. Slice it into rounds or spears, making them thin enough to fit snugly into your Mason jar (about 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick is ideal).
2. Combine Brine Ingredients: In your 1-quart Mason jar, add the water, white vinegar, salt, garlic powder, and peppercorns. Stir well with a spoon until the salt and garlic powder are fully dissolved.
3. Add Dill & Cucumber: Place the fresh dill sprigs into the jar. Carefully pack the sliced cucumbers into the jar, ensuring they are mostly submerged in the brine. You can gently push them down if needed.
4. Seal & Chill: Securely place the lid on the Mason jar.
5. Refrigerate: Place the jar in the refrigerator and chill for at least 12 hours (overnight) before serving. This allows the flavors to meld and the cucumbers to absorb the tangy brine.
6. Enjoy! Serve your homemade dill pickles cold.

Recipe Analysis & Dietary Classification

• High Protein: No, this recipe is not high in protein. It’s primarily a vegetable-based condiment.
• Low-Carb: Yes, this recipe is very low-carb. Cucumbers are a non-starchy vegetable, and the brine ingredients contain virtually no carbohydrates.
• Keto: Yes, this recipe is keto-friendly. All ingredients are suitable for a ketogenic diet, providing flavor and nutrients without significant carbs.
• Gluten-Free: Yes, this recipe is naturally gluten-free.

Enjoy!