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Refrigerator Pickles {quick & easy}

August 19, 2020 by Erica 12 Comments

Tuna Salad and Pickles - Comfy Belly

It’s really easy to make pickles, and cultured food (also known as fermented food) is great for developing healthy gut microbes.

I have a slightly more detailed recipe on how to make dill pickles, but this one is even easier. Mostly because it requires fewer ingredients to gather together. Pickling cucumbers, kosher salt, and white vinegar is all you need.

Feel free to add some fresh chopped dill or other pickling ingredients. I just wanted to show you the fastest and simplest way to pack your fridge with pickles. I also add 1 teaspoon of honey to my pickles, and this is optional; I like my pickles to have a slightly sweet, relish-like taste to them. To keep it pure, you may want to use distilled water or water that is not chlorinated to lacto-ferment your pickles. Either way, they taste great!

Here are some tips on making pickles:

  • Wash and dry your jars, preferably in the dishwasher so they’re free of stray mold and bacteria
  • Scrub or remove any bad spots on your cucumbers
  • The brine is what protects you from getting sick, so don’t reduce the amount of salt or vinegar.

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Refrigerator Pickles {quick & easy}

Feel free to add some fresh chopped dill or other pickling ingredients. I just wanted to show the fastest and simplest way to pack your fridge with pickles. I also add 1 teaspoon of honey to my pickles, and this is optional; I like my pickles to have a slightly sweet, relish-like taste to them. To keep it pure, you may want to use distilled water or water that is not chlorinated to lacto-ferment your pickles. Either way, they taste great!
Servings: 64 slices or 2 quarts
Calories: 5kcal

Ingredients

  • 8 large Kirby pickling cucumbers
  • 4 teaspoon kosher salt or pickling salt
  • 1/2 cup white vinegar
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • Slice the pickles. I slice them about 1/4 inch (.635 cm) thick.
  • Divide the pickles and remaining ingredients between 2 quart-size jars, or jars that will fit the pickles with some room to spare.
  • Shake the jars to distribute the salt and vinegar mix. The liquid will be quite low, but give it a few hours while the salt extracts more water from the cucumbers.
  • Place the jars in the refrigerator. Shake the jars after an hour to keep the brine working evenly.
  • The pickles will be ready after a few hours, but overnight will get you a full-on pickle.
  • Store for a few months in the refrigerator.

Nutrition

Calories: 5kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 146mg | Potassium: 48mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 25IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 1mg
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Filed Under: Cultured, Dairy Free, Egg Free, Gluten-Free, Lactose Free, Low Carb | Keto, Low Sugar, Nut Free, Paleo, Plant-based, Quick & Easy, Snacks Tagged With: cucumbers

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  1. Ginny

    August 21, 2020 at 11:24 am

    Love Refrigerator pickles! If you have access to grape leaves, they help keep your pickles crispy! I just add one to the jar. I also like to add some hot paprika, garlic, and dill to mine. Thanks for sharing your recipes!

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    • Erica

      August 21, 2020 at 4:20 pm

      Wow, great additions! Thank you 🙂

      Reply
  2. Donna

    August 20, 2020 at 2:56 pm

    Do you keep them in the fridge while waiting or on the counter

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    • Erica

      August 20, 2020 at 3:04 pm

      Yes, keep them in the refrigerator. Geez, just added that 🙂

      Reply
  3. Allison

    August 20, 2020 at 9:53 am

    Can you use other vegetables or fruits in the recipe?

    Reply
    • Erica

      August 20, 2020 at 10:09 am

      Yes! See my recipe for Pickled Carrots: https://comfybelly.com/2019/08/pickled-carrots-quick-easy/

      Reply
  4. Erica

    August 20, 2020 at 8:10 am

    You have a typo in set 4 – Share I think should say “shake”

    Reply
    • Erica

      August 20, 2020 at 8:11 am

      lol, I have a typo too. Step 4 not set 4.

      Reply
      • Erica

        August 20, 2020 at 8:52 am

        Ha, thank you! That’s what I get for doing this late at night!

        Reply
    • Erica

      August 20, 2020 at 8:52 am

      Thank you so much! I’m not finding the “set 4” but maybe I’ll see it later when I’m more awake 🙂

      Reply
      • Kermitte

        August 21, 2020 at 8:35 am

        set 4was a typo of the other Erica, not yours.
        Thanks for yours recipes

        Reply
        • Erica

          August 21, 2020 at 8:37 am

          Ok 🙂 You’re welcome!

          Reply

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