Best Crunchy Refrigerator Garlic Dill Pickles Recipes

REFRIGERATOR PICKLES

Steps:

• Slice cucumbers into slices about 1/4" thick, or into spears. Gather glass jars and lids. Set aside.
• In a saucepan, add water, vinegar, salt and sugar (if using), and heat, stirring occasionally, over MED HIGH heat until sugar and salt have dissolved. Set aside to cool to room temperature.
• While brine is cooling, add cucumbers to jars. Make sure to leave enough room for the brine and other ingredients.
• Add dill, garlic, mustard seed, black peppercorns, red pepper flakes and celery seed.
• Pour in enough brine to cover the cucumbers, making sure to leave a 1/2" or so at the top. Seal jars to be airtight.
• Refrigerate for at least 5 days. Pickles will last 4-6 weeks after those 5 days, but will lose some of their crispness towards the end of their "shelf" life.

CRUNCHY REFRIGERATOR GARLIC DILL PICKLES

Steps:

• 1. Place cucumbers and onions in a plastic gallon container (I used an ice cream container), layering with the dill and garlic.
• 2. Bring water, vinegar, salt, sugar and pickling spice to a boil in a large pot. Add the alum and stir until dissolved.
• 3. Carefully pour boiling mixture over cucumbers and onions. Let cool for at least 1 hour.
• 4. Cover and refrigerate for 1 1/2 to 2 days, but no longer than 2 weeks.

OLD-FASHIONED GARLIC DILL PICKLES

Steps:

• Place five garlic clove halves and five dill heads in each of three hot 1-quart jars. Pack cucumbers into jars to within 1/2 in. of the top., In a large saucepan, bring water, vinegar, salt and pepper flakes to a boil. Carefully ladle hot liquid over cucumbers, leaving 1/2-in. headspace. Add remaining five garlic clove halves to each jar. Remove air bubbles and adjust headspace, if necessary, by adding hot mixture. Wipe rims. Center lids on jars; screw on bands until fingertip tight. , Place jars into canner with simmering water, ensuring that they are completely covered with water. Bring to a boil; process for 15 minutes. Remove jars and cool.