Easy Refrigerator Pickles | Family Cuisine

Put away the canning equipment and let me show you how to make easy refrigerator pickles. Let’s face it, there’s only so much cucumber salad you can make for your family when your garden is over-growing. You only need 7 ingredients to pickle and preserve cucumbers long after summer is over!

Refrigerator pickles are exactly what their name says. They’re stored in the refrigerator. There is no water bath needed for canning and storing on a pantry shelf.

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The best thing about making these Easy Refrigerator Pickles is that you do not need any fancy equipment and you only need 7 ingredients, most of which you probably already have in your pantry.

You don’t even need glass mason jars to make these pickles. Plastic containers work fine. However, you should check with the manufacture of the plastic containers you want to use to make sure they’re safe for storing food long term.

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• Mason jars – I used the 8 ounce size. If you’re re-using mason jars, make sure you purchase new lids and rings.
• Mason Jar Funnel
• Measuring cups

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Ingredients

Exact measurements are listed below in the recipe card. Make sure you scroll down to print and save the recipe for later!

• 2 pounds cucumbers
• Water
• White Vinegar
• Sugar
• Pickling Spices – see below for info on where to purchase.
• 4 cloves garlic
• Fresh Dill

Please note, this recipe should yield about 32 pickle spears,depending on the size of the cucumbers you use.

Can you buy Pickling Spice?

Obviously the answer to this question is yes. Here is the pickling spice mix I purchased on Amazon to make our easy refrigerator pickles.

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Directions

Step 1: Prepare the Cucumbers

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Slice and quarter the cucumbers lengthwise.

In a medium saucepan over high heat, bring water, vinegar, sugar, and pickling spices to a boil. Remove the pan from the heat and cool slightly.

Step 2: Add the Garlic and Herbs

Drop 2 cloves of garlic and 2 sprigs of dill into each jar.

Step 3: Add the Vinegar Mixture

Add the cucumber spears, packing tightly. Pour the vinegar mixture into the jars over the cucumbers.

Step 4: Seal the Jars

Seal the jars tightly and refrigerate for at least 3 days before serving.

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