Refrigerator Pickles Made EZ!

Refrigerator pickles -- easy to make and ready to eat in 24-48 hours! No sterilizing jars! The left jar in image above shows my results. Experimenting with a red wine vinegar version on the right provided a different flavor result. I used homegrown Kirby like pickles, but store bought is good too! Your results may vary.

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Equipment:

• Stainless steel sauce pan

• (2) 1-quart glass mason jars with reusable screw on lids.

• Measuring spoons

• Measuring cup

Ingredients:

Brine

• 1 1/4 cup plain white vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)

• 1 1/4 cup water

• 3 tbsp kosher salt

• Optional: pinch of turmeric powder for color

Jarring: split evenly over 2 jars

• 2+ lbs Kirby, Persian, or other pickling cucumbers

• 6 large garlic cloves, peeled and smashed

• 2 tbsp coriander seeds (optional)

• 1 tbsp mustard seeds

• 1/4 tsp Red Pepper Flakes

• 1 tbsp dill seed , alternatives: 12 small fresh dill sprigs , or 2 two pinches of dried dill weed

Instructions:

• Prep the Jars: Wash and dry the jars and lids

• Prep the cucumbers: Wash, dry, and slice into spears. Trim ends so spears sit about 1/2" below the jar rim. Or slice into chips.

• Stuff jars: Add cucumbers, spices, and smashed garlic to each jar.

• Make brine: In a stainless steel saucepan, bring vinegar, water, and salt to a boil over high heat. Stir to dissolve. Add turmeric if using. Turn off heat.

Jars can be hot, handle carefully with pot holders if necessary:

• Pour the brine: Carefully pour hot brine over the cucumbers, leaving about 1/2" space from rim. (Brine should completely cover cucumbers.)

• Remove air bubbles: Tap jars gently; add more brine if needed.

• Seal Jars: Screw lids on securely.

• Cool & refrigerate: Let jars cool to room temperature, then refrigerate 24–48 hours before eating.

• Storage: Keep refrigerated and use within 2-3 weeks.

Tips: 

• Mark lid with jarring date: as a reminder to consume within 2-3 weeks of that date

• Garlic cloves may turn blue as a reaction to the vinegar, that's normal!