Slightly Sweet Dill Refrigerator Pickles Recipe

Name: Slightly Sweet Dill Refrigerator Pickles
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 small sweet onion (such as Vidalia or Maui), thinly sliced; 2 pounds medium pickling cucumbers, scrubbed, cut into 1/4-inch-thick rounds; 1 large bunch dill, coarsely chopped (stems included); 1 tablespoon yellow mustard seeds; 2 teaspoons whole white peppercorns; 1 1/2 cups apple cider vinegar; 1 cup water; 1 cup sugar; 3 tablespoons coarse kosher salt; 2 teaspoons dill seeds

Servings: persons

1
Divide sliced onion between two 1-quart wide-mouth glass jars.
2
Pack cucumber slices horizontally in jars.
3
Top each jar with dill.
4
Using mortar and pestle or resealable plastic bag and mallet, crush mustard seeds and peppercorns together.
5
Place crushed spices in medium saucepan.
6
Add vinegar, 1 cup water, sugar, coarse salt, and dill seeds.
7
Bring mixture to boil over medium-high heat, stirring until sugar dissolves.
8
Ladle mixture evenly over cucumbers.
9
Leave jars uncovered and chill 24 hours.
10
Cover glass pickle jars tightly with lids.
11
DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 week ahead.
12
Keep refrigerated.

258

kcal

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Carbs

Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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: 1 small sweet onion (such as Vidalia or Maui), thinly sliced, 2 pounds medium pickling cucumbers, scrubbed, cut into 1/4-inch-thick rounds, 1 large bunch dill, coarsely chopped (stems included), 1 tablespoon yellow mustard seeds, and more.

Yes, Slightly Sweet Dill 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Slightly Sweet Dill Refrigerator Pickles

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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