Description
Spicy garlic dill refrigerator pickles deliver a zesty crunch that elevates summer snacking with bold flavors. Crisp cucumbers merge with fiery garlic and aromatic dill, creating an irresistible condiment you’ll savor alongside sandwiches, burgers, or straight from the jar.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables:
- 1 pound (452 g) pickling cucumbers, blossom ends removed and cut into spears or chips
Herbs and Spices:
- 1 handful (4-6 sprigs) fresh dill
- 4 large garlic cloves, smashed
- 4 Thai chiles, stems removed
- 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
- 1 teaspoon yellow mustard seed
- 1 teaspoon coriander seed
Liquid and Seasoning:
- 1 cup (255 g) white vinegar
- 1 cup (240 g) filtered water
- 1 tablespoon (18 g) kosher salt
- 2 teaspoons (8 g) granulated sugar
Instructions
- Thoroughly cleanse glass containers and their corresponding lids with scalding water to ensure complete sterilization and prevent bacterial growth.
- Transform fresh cucumbers into slender spears or crisp circular medallions, depending on personal preference and serving style.
- Artfully layer cucumber pieces inside sanitized jars, interspersing them with fragrant dill fronds, fiery chili peppers, and aromatic garlic cloves to create a vibrant flavor profile.
- Enhance the pickle base by sprinkling a mixture of peppercorns, mustard seeds, and coriander seeds across the top of each jar, ensuring a complex and zesty seasoning.
- Construct the pickling liquid by combining vinegar, water, salt, and sugar in a small cooking vessel, heating gently over medium flame until all granules completely dissolve and the mixture reaches a light simmer.
- Carefully cascade the warm vinegar solution over the layered cucumber mixture, filling each jar to its maximum capacity and ensuring all vegetables are completely submerged.
- Secure jar lids tightly and transfer to refrigeration, allowing flavors to meld and develop for a minimum of 24-48 hours before consumption.
- Enjoy these tangy, spicy refrigerator pickles within two weeks, storing consistently in the cold environment to maintain optimal taste and texture.
Notes
- Sanitize jars thoroughly with hot water to ensure a clean, safe pickling environment and prevent potential bacterial growth.
- Choose fresh, crisp cucumbers and slice them consistently for even pickling and attractive presentation.
- Layer ingredients strategically, distributing dill, chilies, and garlic evenly to maximize flavor infusion throughout the pickles.
- Add whole spices like peppercorns, mustard, and coriander seeds to create a complex, aromatic flavor profile that elevates the pickle’s taste.
- Dissolve salt and sugar completely in the vinegar mixture to create a balanced brine that enhances the cucumber’s natural crunch and tanginess.
- Allow pickles to marinate in the refrigerator for at least 24-48 hours, giving spices and flavors time to meld and develop a robust, zesty taste.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 25
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg