Description

This Easy Overnight Refrigerator Pickles recipe is a quick and simple way to enjoy crisp, tangy pickles without the need for traditional canning. Using fresh cucumbers and a flavorful brine made from vinegar, sugar, salt, black peppercorns, garlic, and dill, these pickles soak overnight in the refrigerator, delivering a delicious crunch and zesty taste perfect for snacks, sandwiches, or salads.

Ingredients

Scale

Pickles

1 English cucumber

Brine

1 1/2 cups distilled white vinegar
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 tablespoon salt
1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
3 cloves garlic
3 sprigs fresh dill

Instructions

Prepare the cucumbers: Slice the English cucumber into rounds or cut into spears according to your preference. Place the cucumber pieces into an airtight container or a clean mason jar, ensuring they fit comfortably to allow the brine to cover them fully.
Make the brine: In a small saucepan, combine the distilled white vinegar, granulated sugar, salt, whole black peppercorns, and garlic cloves. Stir the mixture together and bring it to a boil. Once simmering, immediately remove from heat to avoid overcooking the spices.
Combine cucumber and brine: Pour the hot brine over the cucumber slices in the jar until they are completely submerged. Seal the jar or container with its lid and allow it to cool to room temperature. This step helps infuse the cucumbers with the pickling flavors while maintaining their crispness.
Add fresh dill and refrigerate: After the brine and cucumbers have cooled, add the fresh dill sprigs into the jar. Close the lid tightly and refrigerate the pickles overnight, allowing the flavors to deepen and the cucumbers to absorb the tangy and aromatic brine.

Notes

Use English cucumbers for fewer seeds and a tender skin that doesn’t require peeling.
Adjust the sugar and salt amounts to taste, especially if you prefer sweeter or tangier pickles.
The pickles will keep in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Feel free to add additional spices like mustard seeds or red chili flakes for extra flavor.
Ensure that cucumbers remain fully submerged in the brine to prevent spoilage.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Category: Condiments
Method: No-Cook
Cuisine: American

Keywords: overnight pickles, refrigerator pickles, easy pickles, cucumber pickles, quick pickling, no cook pickles