How to Make Spicy Refrigerator Dill Pickles - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like the satisfaction of biting into a crisp, tangy dill pickle. And when those pickles have a spicy kick to them, well, it's a whole new level of deliciousness. That's why we're excited to share our recipe for Spicy Refrigerator Dill Pickles. These pickles are easy to make, packed with flavor, and perfect for snacking, adding to sandwiches, or serving alongside your favorite BBQ dishes.

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Ingredients

  • 12 3 to 4 inch long pickling cucumbers
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 ¾ cups white vinegar
  • 1 ½ cups chopped fresh dill weed
  • ½ cup white sugar
  • 8 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 ½ tablespoons coarse salt
  • 1 tablespoon pickling spice
  • 1 ½ teaspoons dill seed
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste
  • 4 sprigs fresh dill weed

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Additional Time: 10 days 2 hrs
  • Total Time: 10 days 2 hrs 15 mins
  • Servings: 12

  • Gather all ingredients.
  • Combine cucumbers, water, vinegar, chopped dill, sugar, garlic, salt, pickling spice, dill seed, and red pepper flakes in a large bowl. Stir and let sit at room temperature until sugar and salt dissolve, about 2 hours.
  • Transfer cucumbers to 3 wide-mouth, 1 1/2-pint jars, placing 4 cucumbers into each jar. Add enough vinegar mixture to cover cucumbers. Place 1 sprig of fresh dill into each jar and seal with lids. Refrigerate for 10 days before eating. Use within 1 month.
  • Nutrition

    70 cal.

    • Total Fat: 0g
    • Saturated Fat: 0g
    • Sodium: 728mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 17g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 12g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Vitamin C: 10mg
    • Calcium: 50mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 338mg