Gabriella D'AgostinoRefrigerator dill pickles are a delicious and easy way to preserve cucumbers. They are perfect for snacking, adding to salads, or using as a condiment. Plus, they are a great way to use up extra cucumbers from your garden.
The key to making great refrigerator dill pickles is to use fresh, high-quality cucumbers. You’ll also need a few other simple ingredients, including vinegar, water, sugar, salt, and dill weed. Once you have your ingredients, simply follow these steps:
Ingredients
- 12 Kirby cucumbers
- 1 cup white vinegar
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons salt
- 1 bunch fresh dill weed
Instructions
- Wash the cucumbers and cut them into 1/4-inch slices.
- In a large bowl, combine the vinegar, water, sugar, salt, and dill weed. Stir until the sugar and salt have dissolved.
- Add the cucumbers to the brine and stir to coat.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 24 hours before eating.
Your refrigerator dill pickles will keep for up to 2 months in the refrigerator. Enjoy!
Tips
- For best results, use fresh, high-quality cucumbers.
- If you don’t have fresh dill weed, you can use 1 tablespoon of dried dill weed.
- You can add other spices to your pickles, such as garlic, peppercorns, or red pepper flakes.
- If you like your pickles extra sour, you can add more vinegar to the brine.
- If you like your pickles sweet, you can add more sugar to the brine.
- Be sure to refrigerate your pickles for at least 24 hours before eating.
- Refrigerator dill pickles will keep for up to 2 months in the refrigerator.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can I use other types of cucumbers to make refrigerator dill pickles?
A: Yes, you can use any type of cucumber to make refrigerator dill pickles. However, Kirby cucumbers are the most popular type of cucumber for this recipe because they are small and have a crisp texture.
Q: How long do refrigerator dill pickles last?
A: Refrigerator dill pickles will keep for up to 2 months in the refrigerator.
Q: Can I freeze refrigerator dill pickles?
A: No, you cannot freeze refrigerator dill pickles. Freezing will change the texture of the pickles and make them mushy.
Q: What are some other ways to use refrigerator dill pickles?
A: Refrigerator dill pickles can be used in a variety of ways, including:
- As a snack
- In salads
- As a condiment on sandwiches and burgers
- In tartar sauce
- In potato salad
- In coleslaw
Refrigerator dill pickles are a delicious and versatile way to enjoy cucumbers. They are easy to make and can be used in a variety of dishes. So next time you have some extra cucumbers, be sure to give this recipe a try!
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