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Easy Crispy Refrigerator Dill Pickle Spears

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A simple and quick recipe for crunchy, tangy refrigerator dill pickle spears made with basic pantry ingredients. Perfect for snacking or entertaining.

Ingredients

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  • 4 to 5 medium pickling cucumbers (about 1.5 pounds / 700 grams), washed and cut into spears
  • 2 cups (480 ml) white vinegar
  • 2 cups (480 ml) water
  • 4 large garlic cloves, peeled and smashed
  • 4 sprigs fresh dill (or 2 teaspoons dried dill)
  • 2 tablespoons pickling salt or kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
  • 1 teaspoon mustard seeds (optional)
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

  1. Wash and slice 4 to 5 medium pickling cucumbers into spears about 3-4 inches (7.5-10 cm) long and 1/2 inch (1.3 cm) thick.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine 2 cups white vinegar, 2 cups water, and 2 tablespoons pickling or kosher salt. Stir until the salt fully dissolves.
  3. Place 4 smashed garlic cloves, 4 sprigs fresh dill, 1 teaspoon black peppercorns, 1 teaspoon mustard seeds (optional), and 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional) into the bottom of a 1-quart jar.
  4. Tightly pack the cucumber spears upright into the jar without crushing them.
  5. Pour the prepared brine over the cucumbers, making sure they are fully submerged with about 1/2 inch of headspace at the top. Add a small weight or extra cucumber piece if needed to keep submerged.
  6. Seal the jar tightly and refrigerate for at least 48 hours before tasting. The pickles improve in flavor and crunch over 5-7 days.
  7. After 2 days, taste a spear and if desired, let sit longer up to 2 weeks refrigerated.

Notes

Use firm, fresh pickling cucumbers for best crunch. Do not skimp on salt to maintain crispness. Keep spears fully submerged in brine to avoid soft spots or mold. The pickles are best after at least 2 days refrigerated and can last up to 2 weeks. For extra crunch on older pickles, soak in ice water for 15 minutes before serving.

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