Crisp, tangy, and bold, these Spicy Garlic Dill Pickles are the perfect homemade fridge snack with heat from red pepper flakes and aromatic garlic and dill.
Author:Mari
Prep Time:10 minutes
Cook Time:5 minutes
Total Time:15 minutes + chilling
Yield:8 servings 1x
Category:Snack
Method:Refrigerator Pickling
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegan
Ingredients
UnitsScale
4 small cucumbers (about 1 pound), halved lengthwise
4 sprigs fresh dill
6 whole garlic cloves, peeled
2 tbsp kosher salt
1 tsp red pepper flakes
2 tbsp sugar
1cup white vinegar
1cup filtered water
Instructions
Wash cucumbers and slice them in half lengthwise.
In a clean glass jar, layer the cucumbers, fresh dill, and garlic cloves.
In a saucepan, combine white vinegar, water, salt, sugar, and red pepper flakes.
Bring to a boil, stirring until salt and sugar dissolve.
Remove from heat and let the brine cool slightly.
Carefully pour the warm brine over the cucumbers in the jar, ensuring they are fully submerged.
Let cool to room temperature, seal the jar, and refrigerate for at least 24 hours.
Pickles will be ready in 1-2 days and keep well refrigerated for up to 2 weeks.
Notes
Use fresh, firm cucumbers for best texture.
Adjust red pepper flakes to taste for desired heat level.
Pickles are not shelf-stable; store in refrigerator only.