Quick Refrigerator Pickles Recipe

Name: Quick Refrigerator Pickles
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 ounces green beans, quartered radishes, or 1/4-in.-thick sliced carrots; 1 garlic clove; 1 thyme, tarragon, or dill sprig; 1/2 cup distilled vinegar; 1/2 cup filtered water; 1 tablespoon sugar; 2 teaspoons kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon black peppercorns; 1/2 teaspoon dill seeds; 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds

Servings: persons

1
Place vegetable, garlic, and herb in a 1-pint mason jar or nonreactive dish.
2
Why? Vegetable density affects brining time, so pickle like with like. Specialty canning jars aren't required, but the acidic brine will react chemically with some metals and impart a bitter taste: Use glass, stainless steel, glazed ceramic, or food-safe plastic containers.
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Place vinegar and remaining ingredients in a nonreactive saucepan over medium heat; simmer, stirring, until dissolved. Let stand 5 minutes. Why? Heating dissolves salt and sugar quickly and steeps the spices. Acidic vinegar preserves vegetables and inhibits bacteria. Use kosher salt, which is free of bitter caking agents and minerals that can cloud the pickling brine.
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Warm mason jars, if using, in a pan of hot water. Pour hot vinegar mixture into jars, fully submerging vegetables; cool to room temperature. Cover and refrigerate 1 to 3 days or until pickles taste tangy and texture is crisp-tender. Refrigerate up to 2 weeks.
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Why? Warming tempers glass to decrease risk of shattering when hot brine is added. Heated pickling liquid kicks off the softening process. Immediately refrigerating prevents spoilage. Vegetables' size and sturdiness will determine pickling length.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 ounces green beans, quartered radishes, or 1/4-in.-thick sliced carrots, 1 garlic clove, 1 thyme, tarragon, or dill sprig, 1/2 cup distilled vinegar, and more.

Yes, Quick Refrigerator Pickles falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Quick Refrigerator Pickles

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