How to make refrigerator pickles with this simple recipe. Sweet and tangy, these dills have a crispy crunch with each bite.
Prep Time: 15 minutesminutes
Pickling Time: 3 daysdays
Total Time: 3 daysdays15 minutesminutes
Servings: 4jars (500ml/16oz)
Ingredients
8cupssliced pickling cucumbers
1largesweet onionsliced thinly
6clovesgarlicsliced thinly
2tspmustard seeds
1tspdried chilies
bunchfresh dill
2cupsvinegar
2cupswater
3cupssugar
2tbspsalt
Instructions
Equally divide the garlic, mustard seeds, dried chilies and fresh dill in each of the 4 jars.
In a separate bowl, stir the sliced cucumbers and onions so they are well mixed.
Put the cucumbers and onions in each of the jars and press them down with a round side of a spoon to ensure the jars are well packed.
In a saucepan, bring the vinegar, water, sugar and salt to a bowl. Stir to ensure that the sugar and salt is completley dissolved. Turn off the heat and let cool slightly.
Pour the brine the jars and fill close to the rim, so that the cucumbers and onions are covered in brine. If desired, add a little extra fresh dill on top.
Close the lids and shake so that the spices are mixed throughout.