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Store-bought jars cannot compare to homemade Dill Pickles! These quick pickles are prepared in just a few minutes. The only difficult part is waiting at least an hour before eating them – but don’t worry, the wait it SO worth it! They’re crunchy, full of flavor, and wonderful to snack on all day long.

Pickle halves are placed on a white plate.

Dill pickles are one of my favorite snacks, especially during the summertime. I’m not sure what it is, but I swear pickles always taste best on a warm sunny day! But most importantly, pickles taste best when they’re made at home, not when they’re in store-bought jars that are chockfull of preservatives and artificial flavors. This recipe is the best not just because the pickles taste so good, but because they’re made will all-natural ingredients you’ll feel good about.

There’s a good chance you’ve been too afraid to make pickles before, and that’s totally understandable. After all, some fermenting and brining standards call for 5 to 6 weeks of waiting! That’s enough to make most people say never mind and grab a jar from the store. However, you can avoid losing your patience with this easy quick pickling recipe. The longest you’ll need to wait is an hour, but I do recommend letting the pickles sit a bit longer than that, if you can help yourself!

Another reason I love snacking on these pickles is because they’re a great low calorie option. They’re juicy, crunchy, and full of flavor, so they’ll satisfy your need for a little snack without any guilt attached. On average, a single pickle has just 7 calories. So whether you’re trying to be calorie conscious or not, you’re going to love these salty snacks!

Brine is being poured over sliced cucumbers in a glass jar.

How to Make Dill Pickles

Making these pickles is such a breeze! Throw out everything you think you know about making pickles, and instead, use this quick pickle recipe.

  1. Slice. Using a sharp knife, slice the cucumbers into 1/4 inch thick slices.
  2. Jar it. Place the cucumbers, garlic and dill in canning jars and set aside.
  3. Create the brine. In a small saucepan, add the vinegar, sugar, water, and pickling spice. Bring the mixture to a boil and cook until the sugar is dissolved. Allow to cool for 5 minutes.
  4. Pour and cool. Pour the liquid into the jars filling approximately 3/4 full. Place the lid on the jars and refrigerate for 1 hour or overnight. 
Three jars of pickles are placed on a white surface.

How To Make Spicy Dill Pickles

Absolutely! Hot pickles are delicious and super easy to make. Just toss a tablespoon (or more) of crushed red pepper flakes into the brining mix. Just be careful, because a little crushed red pepper definitely goes a long way with these pickles.

If you want something a little sweet….try these Bread and Butter Pickles!

How to Store Dill Pickles

In an airtight container like a mason jar in the refrigerator, these pickles will stay fresh for about 2-3 weeks. Some people keep their pickles in the fridge for months at a time, but I don’t do that for two reasons.

Reason number one – I eat them all within the first week or two, typically! Secondly, I’ve found that the pickles tend to become a bit soggy and not as crispy after the third week in the fridge.

Can I slice the cucumbers?

You sure can! Pickle halves or spears are excellent for snacking, but you’re going to want to toss some homemade dill pickles on a burger, too. I would recommend slicing the cucumber into half inch pieces. You don’t want them too thin, or they’ll become soggy and lose their crunch pretty quickly. Once they’re sliced, you can follow all of the other instructions for quick pickling and you’ll have the best pickles for your burgers!

A long fork is placed next to a jar of pickles.

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Refrigerator Dill Pickles Recipe

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Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 15 minutes
Servings: 12
Quick and easy Refrigerator Dill Pickles are simple to make in just 1 hour! No long fermentation process, just tangy, perfect pickles in no time flat!

Equipment

  • saucepan
  • canning jar

Ingredients 

  • 6 small English cucumbers
  • 1 1/2 cups apple cider vinegar
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 tablespoon pickling spice
  • 6-8 garlic cloves
  • 1/4 cup fresh dill

Instructions 

  • Using a sharp knife, slice the cucumbers into 1/4 inch thick slices. Place the cucumbers, garlic and dill in canning jars and set aside.
  • In a small saucepan, add the vinegar, sugar, water, and pickling spice.
  • Bring the mixture to a boil and cook until the sugar is dissolved. Allow to cool for 5 minutes.
  • Pour the liquid into the jars filling approximately 3/4 full. Place the lid on the jars and refrigerate for 1 hour or overnight.
  • Serve as desired.

Notes

Refrigerator Dill Pickles are suitable for canning using a water bath canning process.

Nutrition

Calories: 33kcal, Carbohydrates: 7g, Protein: 1g, Fat: 1g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 1g, Sodium: 7mg, Potassium: 261mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 3g, Vitamin A: 236IU, Vitamin C: 6mg, Calcium: 35mg, Iron: 1mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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6 Comments

  1. Kim Collins says:

    Can you leave the sugar off?

    1. Kellie says:

      Absolutely but they will be more tart than what this recipe turns out to be.

  2. Ellen Smith says:

    Kelli, how much sugar? I don’t see on the ingredient  list

    1. Kellie says:

      It’s fixed! Thank you!

  3. BC says:

    Sugar?

    1. Kellie says:

      It’s fixed! Thank you!