Spicy garlic dill pickles recipe
This spicy refrigerator pickles recipe combines crisp mini cucumbers with a blend of dried dill, red pepper flakes, and garlic for a zesty kick. With a simple assembly and an hour of refrigeration, you can enjoy these tangy and crunchy pickles as a flavorful addition to your favorite dishes or a satisfying snack.
Ingredients
- 4-6 mini cucumbers
- 1 tablespoon dried dill
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon coarse salt
- 1 tablespoon peppercorn medley
- 3 garlic cloves or more!
- 1/4 cup white vinegar
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 cup water
Instructions
- Begin by slicing the mini cucumbers into quarters, creating spear-like pieces. Similarly, quarter the garlic cloves and set them aside.
- Add the dried dill, red pepper flakes, coarse salt, bay leaves, and peppercorn medley to the bottom of a mason jar.
- Layer the quartered garlic pieces on top of the spice mixture.
- Carefully stand the cucumber spears upright in the jar. Ensure not to pack them too tightly to allow the spices to evenly infuse each pickle.
- Pour the white vinegar into the jar, ensuring it covers the cucumbers.
- To complete the pickling solution, fill the remaining space in the jar with water.
- Securely screw the lid onto the jar and shake it to evenly distribute the spices.
- Refrigerate the jar for at least an hour (or ideally overnight) to allow the flavors to meld and develop.