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Easy Fermented Refrigerator Dill Pickles Recipe

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A simple and beginner-friendly recipe for making tangy, crunchy fermented dill pickles in your refrigerator using everyday ingredients and minimal equipment.

Ingredients

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  • 6–8 small pickling cucumbers (about 1 to 1.5 pounds / 450-680g), firm and crisp
  • 4 cups (950 ml) filtered water, chlorine-free
  • 3 tablespoons (45g) sea salt, non-iodized (kosher or pickling salt)
  • 3–4 sprigs fresh dill, including flower heads if possible
  • 2–3 garlic cloves, peeled and smashed (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon (5g) mustard seeds
  • 1 teaspoon (5g) whole black peppercorns
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the brine: In a mixing bowl, dissolve 3 tablespoons (45g) of sea salt into 4 cups (950 ml) of filtered water. Stir until fully dissolved.
  2. Wash and slice cucumbers: Rinse cucumbers under cold water. Trim off the blossom end and slice into spears or rounds as preferred.
  3. Pack the jar: Place dill sprigs, garlic cloves, mustard seeds, black peppercorns, and red pepper flakes (if using) at the bottom of a wide-mouth glass jar. Pack cucumber spears tightly without crushing them.
  4. Add the brine and weight: Pour the brine over the cucumbers, leaving about 1 inch (2.5 cm) of headspace. Place a fermentation weight or small plate on top to keep cucumbers submerged.
  5. Seal and store: Cover the jar loosely with a lid or fermentation lid and place it in the refrigerator. Ferment for 7 to 14 days, checking after 7 days for desired tanginess.

Notes

Use non-iodized salt like kosher or pickling salt to ensure proper fermentation. Keep cucumbers fully submerged under brine to prevent mold. Leave headspace in the jar to allow gases to escape. Taste after 7 days and ferment longer for stronger flavor. If foam appears, skim it off carefully. Avoid metal lids or bowls that are not stainless steel.

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Keywords: fermented pickles, refrigerator pickles, dill pickles, easy pickling, fermentation, probiotic foods, beginner fermentation

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