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Tangy Refrigerator Dill Pickle Spears Recipe with Garlic and Mustard Seed Easy Homemade

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A quick and easy refrigerator pickle recipe that delivers crunchy, tangy dill pickle spears infused with garlic and mustard seed flavor, ready in just 48 hours.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds (900g) firm, fresh cucumbers (pickling cucumbers preferred)
  • 3–4 sprigs fresh dill
  • 3–4 garlic cloves, peeled and lightly crushed
  • 1 tablespoon yellow mustard seeds
  • 1 cup (240 ml) white vinegar (distilled preferred, apple cider vinegar optional)
  • 1 cup (240 ml) water
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt or pickling salt
  • 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

  1. Wash cucumbers thoroughly and cut off the blossom ends.
  2. Slice each cucumber lengthwise into spears about ¼ to ½ inch (6-12 mm) thick.
  3. In a small saucepan, combine white vinegar, water, kosher salt, mustard seeds, black peppercorns, and red pepper flakes (if using). Heat over medium until salt dissolves, about 3-5 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  4. Place fresh dill sprigs and crushed garlic cloves into the bottom of a quart-sized glass jar.
  5. Pack cucumber spears vertically into the jar, leaving about ½ inch (1.25 cm) space at the top.
  6. Pour the warm brine over the cucumbers, covering them completely. Press gently to remove air bubbles.
  7. Leave the jar open until the brine cools to room temperature, then seal with the lid.
  8. Refrigerate for at least 48 hours before eating. Pickles will become tangier and more flavorful up to 2 weeks.
  9. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed before serving.

Notes

Use fresh, firm cucumbers and remove blossom ends to keep pickles crisp. Warm brine helps flavors infuse faster. Let pickles sit at least 48 hours in fridge for best flavor. Avoid plastic containers to prevent off flavors. Gently shake jar once a day to distribute flavors evenly. For crisper pickles, consider adding calcium chloride (pickle crisp).

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Keywords: refrigerator pickles, dill pickles, quick pickles, homemade pickles, garlic pickles, mustard seed pickles, easy pickles, crunchy pickles

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