The Quickest Homemade Pickles Ever | Refrigerator Pickle Recipe

My FAVORITE hack for making QUICK pickles out of almost any vegetable! Cucumbers, beets, carrots, etc! No canning required. CLICK SHOW MORE FOR RECIPE
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💚 Quick Refrigerator Pickles Recipe
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Per Quart Jar You Will Need:
1 cup water
1 cup vinegar (white or apple cider)
1 tablespoon fine sea salt
1 tablespoon organic sugar
4 to 6 cucumbers, depending on the size (about 2 pounds)
2 cloves garlic
3 heads fresh dill or 1 tablespoon dried dill seeds
1 tablespoon yellow mustard seeds
1⁄2 teaspoon black peppercorns
1 bay leaf
Combine the water, vinegar, salt and sugar in a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer and stir until the salt and sugar is dissolved. Remove from the heat and let cool.
Trim the blossom ends from the cucumbers and cut the larger ones into spears, if desired.
In a clean 1-quart jar, combine the garlic, dill, mustard seeds, peppercorns, bay
leaf.
Pack the cucumbers on top. Fill the jar the rest of the way with the brine, taking care to cover the cucumbers completely.
Cap tightly and shake well. Icebox pickles can be eaten just a few hours after you make them, but the flavor vastly improves after at least 48 hours in the fridge. These pickles will last about 3 months, but the garlic flavor will intensify and the pickles will increase in spiciness the longer they sit in the refrigerator.
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[@theprairiehomestead]

Thanks for watching! Check out the video description for the FULL recipe!

[@marciawilliams2637]

There was something crawling across your counter when adding the dill in 5:21.

[@siry5164]

Lol thanks for that! What happens if you don’t add the sugar, I’m prediabetic so I eliminated it in my jar. Also does large whole uncut cucumbers take longer in the fridge to ferment?

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[@trulylyn2325]

Your recipes are the best. REALLY!!!!!!!!

[@zanzabaro]

Ive been trying so hard to wrap my head around all the recipes/videos all around and this is the one that clicked. Easy, concise, clear, thorough. WELL DONE!!!!!

[@maryannholmgren3076]

I agree and now I am going back to the kitchen and give it a whirl.lol.Well done Young lady, from a 70 yr gardener.

[@40OzProductions]

u still alive granny ?@@maryannholmgren3076

[@markb8954]

Agree. Straight forward & clear directions. It’s not rocket science. ✅

[@mattc1740]

Just made your recipe, first time trying canning. A buddy gave me huge cucumbers from his garden, I cut out the seeds and followed your recipe. They are so good! Thank you

[@chpsusan]

Oh my goodness, what a super quick and simple save the vegetable recipe! I can do this! And for the lady with 20/20 vision, the fly just adds to life on the Homestead....:) thanks for sharing...

[@mariannesouza8326]

Right?! 😀👍🏼

[@mermaidgirl9232]

I saw that too. Thought I was seeing things. VA here ,too.😊

[@actionsub]

In a farm kitchen, flies come with the scenery. It happens!

[@bethefrem902]

These are the best pickles my husband and I have ever had!! Thank you for this, I had never heard of this method until I found this video. Much easier and faster than canning.

[@Canadian9525]

Ms. Jill, Thank you for the video and tips. I just Jared 8 jars of pickles from my garden. You are Awesome!!! Now we have to wait the 48 hours before we try them out. We'll keep you updated. Thanks again.

[@stanleykeith6969]

They always say the Apple Cider Vinegar changes the flavor, I always use white vinegar, and always put my garlic on the bottom of the jar. Fresh drill is always the best.

[@nah3186]

Especially if you can find them with the flower….tons of dill flavor 👍🏻

[@evelynross6144]

I tried this recipe and loved it! I added the step of 4 hr cold water ice bath prior to and the crunch factor was really up there! Thank You for sharing this recipe. I will use it regularly and share it for sure!

[@Me-uv6kc]

I assume you mean a 4 hour ice bath for the cucumbers before you pickle them? Do you cut them first then pickle them or ice them first then cut them?

[@2162_TRI-POD_WAY]

I've made these pickles several times now, they are excellent. I do use white vinegar and go a tad bit heavier with cane sugar. Very happy to have found this video.

[@orthodiva7487]

A friend brought me a jar of sweet and sour pickles. Loved it but she won’t give me the recipe. Glad I found this one. How much sugar did you add to her recipe to make it sweeter?

[@femalecrusader8389]

Great tip on the brine, didn't know till I looked it up that the pickling brine can last 6 months in the refridgerator. That just refilling that brine with replaced cucumbers. Saves on making the brine each time. Pickled cumumber last 3 weeks but the brine it self last 6 months.

[@pinkyfromhaughtfarms6550]

Refrigerator pickles are the BEST! Easy and crunchy. Yum!😍

[@jahmarwilliams2927]

The fly out there like the co-host, they forgot his Mic 😂😂😂😂

[@bbgirl6741]

That was just gross fly 🤮 FLIES !

[@toddjones9002]

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[@rezamehrzad]

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[@livinglegend3876]

@@toddjones9002 City folk, 🤦‍♂️ Todd these ppl wouldn't last 6 hrs in the Country.

[@terrim.602]

@@bbgirl6741 You wouldn't make it in the country, 😂.

[@plamp4595]

Thank you 😊 for the simple instructional video without all the fluff. Nicely presented ! It's 9/9/24, and I'm going to create using your instructions my first ever refrigerated cucumbers. God bless you and your family. ✝️🙏🙆‍♀️

[@garyelderman1229]

I had no idea how much I needed this. Getting pickling cukes in dribs and drabs. Perfect.

[@ellisgarvin]

I will give this a fly! Oh, I mean, a try!

[@louleeo7789]

😂

[@casualobserver3145]

This vid cleared up a few questions I had concerning the difference between fermented pickles and pickling using vinegar. This year I’m doing both.

[@terrim.602]

I tried this recipe and Oh. Em. Jee!!! They are so good! I accidentally forgot to save this so just spent 10 minutes trying to find this video again so I can make some more! 😍😍

[@ronnieharkins2791]

OMGosh. This was so easy for my first time ever growing cucumbers. And you are so pleasant to watch. Thanks!

[@ronnieharkins2791]

Ops! This came up under my husband's name. I am his wife, :)

[@alveus8205]

Perfect. I just made these. Now the hardest part, the wait.

[@helenahudon7527]

Hi! 3 years later and I still refer back to this, which I did tonight. Thank You!!

[@britthoffman528]

Great recipe. This one is a keeper!

[@justpassinthru]

I learned from Mary at Mary's nest to put a bay leaf or two or a tea bag in with cucumbers it keeps them firm. It's worked great for fermenting them and i bet it will for these, too. Worth a try💜

[@shuvanidev]

It's good advice and I think she did put a bay leaf in.

[@vj563]

@@shuvanidev I was wondering why she put a bay leaf in there. I didn't realize it helped with keeping them firm.

[@sledawgpilot]

Supposedly grape leaf or two as well

[@justpassinthru]

@@sledawgpilot i think anything with tanin will work.

[@sledawgpilot]

@@justpassinthru that sounds right. Alum too

[@anuradhavatsa9657]

This is so easy to understand and make. Since my native country is East ,even I am able to understand this and will try to make it. Thanks for the lovely recipe

[@AngieRichmond]

This is amazing! My granny always used to make sweet fridge pickles and I guess I just got it in my head that was the only kind you could make lol. Can’t wait to try these! Thanks!

[@carolclemmons4894]

Oh, this is great information! I got on the Internet and googled making refrigerator pickles with extra large cucumbers and you popped up. My husband doesn’t like the large pickling cukes and like you said it’s hard to get them while they’re the perfect size so this is great thank you so much for putting this out there

[@shaydelady1508]

Nom Nom Nom...perfect pickles from the pickle patch! Thank you so much Jill!!

[@mastiffmom2592]

I made this brine on a whim and it was fantastic! I can’t wait until my cucumbers come in and I can make this for real to keep in the fridge. Delicious recipe! Thanks for sharing. 💯

[@StarDreamMemories]

I just tried mine! Yummy! Thank uou so much for your help. It was my first time ever making any pickles!

[@randnolt]

OMG!!! Just made these yesterday and tried one today. WOW!!! They are delicious!!! TY so much for posting this. Never going to buy store bought pickles ever again.

[@roshammann3611]

The reason you cut the blossom end is because there is an enzyme there that will make the pickle soft (and apparently not safe to eat when pickled). Me, I have cut both ends when I pickle so that the brine has a faster rate of getting into the cucumber.

[@Akforgetmenot]

I am back again!! I can’t believe I forgot to like or comment!!! 😂First things first.... they won’t last months!!! Since I first tried this recipe....I have to hide the jar in the fridge long enough for the cucumbers to actually get the pickle flavor!!! Living in Alaska, I love that you use dried herbs as sometimes that’s all we have!!! Thanks for sharing this recipe!!

[@waynemcgrath8816]

I just tried your recipe, can't wait to try them ! When I forget cucumbers and they become way too big, I pass them in my juicer with other veggies and fruit, makes delicious juice !

[@trishapomeroy9251]

Thank you so much! Great recipe. I wonder if a person could get away with not using the sugar at all??

[@megcross3451]

Great video, Jill! When doing beets like this, do you have to cook them first? Thanks for sharing all your knowledge and ideas!

[@paulanelson1884]

Thanks for the recipe! I don’t plant a large garden! So I don’t have large harvest but this will be perfect for my cucumbers 🥒 😁

[@mzc.d.4039]

Super simple, I'll write it down this time. Beans are fantastic in this brine so is cauliflower!

[@Sarah_Gwyllt]

I just picked up some little cucumbers from the farmers market but haven't made pickle pickles before; this video was super helpful, thanks so much for posting it.

[@mobile_noble4026]

Did up carrots last night with this recipe. Can’t wait to try them. 😋

[@missgwills1856]

Love this ! Will definitely try when I can get some fresh veggies 👍🏻

[@ReneeWeatherford]

Thanks for this tutorial - I was just going to make some! I want to try it with cabbage - you think it will work?

[@tommyjoestallings855]

Pickled cabbage is delicious

[@thatsdope9571]

If you tried it can you tell me how it turned out please?

[@bustersmith5569]

@@thatsdope9571 I've did cabbage like that for years,,,,,, it works great,,, 👍 with cauliflower and carrots 🥕 you can add any vegetables you like,, but please make sure everything stays covered in the prine,,,,,, 👌

[@mycelticstardust]

Thanks for the recipe! Will give a try!!!!!!

[@theprairiehomestead]

Thanks for watching! :)

[@AstonishingArt123]

I made these pickles and followed your recipe it's so good thanks 😃

[@emmaschauer5409]

Thanks, Jill! I have 3 little peperoncini's I took from my garden. I think I might use this with this, and some other vegetables I got from the store. My garden is a little weepy in the Texas heat right now, by my Greek vegetables are still going. Slowly, but it's producing lol

[@sunflowerlady1952]

Love this recipe. Tried them tonight and they are so yummy.

[@janicethompson7923]

I learned from watching a fermenting pickles video that the bay leaf has tannins just like black tea or green tea t- that helps keep the pickles crunchy

[@NS-pf2zc]

Wild or domesticated Grape leaves and oak leaves work too!

[@theprairiehomestead]

I've heard that too and have tried different leaves and even tea-- I haven't noticed a huge difference tho

[@maryannholmgren3076]

@@theprairiehomestead glad to hear.

[@kjain6481]

Great video, I now got the difference between three kinds of pickels😊. Best video on vinegar pickle ❤

[@venomshomegrow6743]

YES!!! the not having many cucs at one time was a prob for me and u just solved it. Im going to use lemon cucs.ty

[@katherine5293]

This is JUST a what I needed! Thankyou!

[@poploco]

Pickled garlic tastes so good. I had giant garlic cloves and put a few split in pieces in the jar and even though they were strong they were still delicious.

[@cbr1thou]

I made garlic cloves cowboy candy with apple cider vinegar, sugar turmeric, celery seed ,and cayenne pepper

[@vickifarbo8550]

Just made a jar of these refrigerator pickles. I’ll check them out in 48 hours. Thanks!

[@joeshmoe7789]

I had a recipe similar to this which I lost. I looked all over for it on the net. Great, Thanks.

[@lesliefleming4359]

Thanks Jill. Worth a try for sure

[@firefly17292]

T Thank you so much they are absolutely delicious simple to make I appreciate it I can’t stop eating them I can’t grow enough lol God bless you

[@Mote.]

This video is so good and helpful. I also used apple cider vinegar. I like your kitchen.

[@terrim.602]

This is what we've been looking for. Thank you!

[@kittyskid1]

Thanks for sharing this recipe.

[@trulylynn9941]

Your cook books are amazing!

[@machbaby]

I'm glad I stumbled on this. Thanks!

[@sunnyshealthcoaching]

That was the easiest recipe and easy to follow. THANK YOU! I'm going to make some now 😋🥒🥕🧄

[@froggymountain]

friends on the corner of the countertop. Nice addition. We do love your videos.

[@julienrafael6612]

Thank you very much for sharing this!

[@kwill9784]

Hi from jamacian i didn't have dill but it was delicious with just the rest of the ingredients I loved it my kids loved it

[@robbyfiveboy4862]

Made them. FABULOUS!!!

[@jamesjobe4307]

And a kitchen full of flies. Yummy.

[@dmg4112]

Thanks Jill...nice job!

[@ex7229]

Love these been making them for months. We just omit the sugar.

[@debbiedains5264]

Wow! They are really good. Ive tried other recipes and Im very pleased with the simplicity and flavor of these. Thank you for the recipe :)

[@daniellescalzo1654]

Yummmm. Thank you. I can’t wait to try your recipe. I reviewed over 10 pickle recipes and I’m choosing yours. Can’t wait

[@robertmcfall9071]

Wowser. I didn't know it was this easy. My belly will be happy soon.

[@angelet8643]

I am making this right now!!! SO EASY. Thank you :)

[@emmelia-6068]

Thank you, Jill!

[@tre9563]

What a great video

[@TarquinTheTall]

Easy. Done and dusted. Thanks. ❤

[@bbgirl6741]

Thanks Jill loved ur pickle method look great 👍🏼

[@adamwarlock3530]

great recipe. i make them the same way.

[@robincrawley311]

So Appreciative, Awesome Blessings!🥒

[@lydiasamaniego371]

I just made my first quick pickles with your recipe ! I can't wait to taste them thank you very much😊

[@catherineacuna9651]

That is absolutely beautiful awesome and amazing. I will definitely try this recipe and it is so absolutely easy. Thank you for sharing this wonderful easy recipe

[@araceliapritchard168]

Made this wonderful recipe, the wait begins. I’ll let you know how they turned out! Thanks!

[@MrRichieIII]

Lol I love that you said "icebox" in the description 😊

[@DeannaWalsh]

Redmond’s “real salt” is my favorite too. I know people that use that for kraut and all kinds of other things. It is mined in the US and does not contain any kind of refining and they use high-quality non-nickel or aluminum equipment to mine the whole “raw” unrefined salt. Because its mined in the USA, you know that it is going to come from a real ethical source.

[@roncarlson228]

Going to try this for sure,maybe add a small cut up jalapeno.

[@Javaman92]

THIS is exactly what I need! Thanks. 🙂

[@forkboy29]

Why use sugar "to offset the acidity of the vinegar" ??? Why not just use slightly more water?

[@nannygeorginasmith3938]

Great video thanks for sharing 👍😎

[@BarlowSmith]

Great video & very inspiring. I am a novice at pickling & just wanted to ask can I use the same procedure/recipe for canning (for a longer shelf life) rather than refrigerate?

[@SanjayKapoorDelhi]

Wonderful recipe. Thank you!!

[@allthemomthings2274]

Thank you for making this video! Just made a jar and now patiently waiting 48 hours.

[@tbuttercup2162]

This might be a silly question, but did you remove the spikes from the cucumber? They’re pretty sharp.

[@Mel-qz6hz]

What a good idea. Thank you.

[@rosiebrough8918]

Lol after the bug showed up doing its cameo..I was watching him instead!! 😂 🤣 I can't wait to try this.

[@trulylyn2325]

I always take the blossom end and have had great results. Thank you Jill.

[@cbr1thou]

Where do you take it?

[@jadecimon5890]

wow super idea!!! I made it with zucchini, cucumber and also yellow beans!!! delicious and so fast, I usually canned my vegetable but I like this method for when I dont have enough veggies. thank you so much

[@karenbarrows6127]

How did your zucchini come out? I know its a year later but....

[@jadecimon5890]

@@karenbarrows6127 they came out really good:)

[@perfectlypuzzled2609]

The flys flying around are so distracting 😂 I love all you videos !

[@theprairiehomestead]

Yeah.... they are a nightmare this year!!

[@mariannesouza8326]

Just focus, and you’ll be fine! 🤨

[@mycelticstardust]

Flies are bad down here in Texas as well, Why and where are they coming from?

[@aprillynsinger]

I agree. They kept catching my eye and I hoped one didn't land in the pickle jar when she turned her back!

[@brianczuhai8909]

STILL one of my favorite Jill videos! The other one is the fermenting pickle one.

[@mariannesouza8326]

Excellent! 🥒

[@garrynorth6199]

Awesome recipe, thanks for sharing..👍🏼

[@nmartin5551]

Thanks so much!! I accidentally came into a bag of tiny cubes! Must use!!!

[@bellamylittlegirl1029]

Awesomeness going to try

[@tsmith731]

Very informative. Enjoyed your video !!! Keep up the good work !!!