Fridge Pickles: Crunchy, Homemade Delight in Just 5 Minutes
Enjoy homemade fridge pickles made with crunchy Persian cucumbers for a quick and delicious side dish.
Equipment
- large jar
- Mixing bowl
Ingredients
For the Pickles
- 4 cups Persian cucumbers sliced
- 0.5 cup Fresh dill
- 2 cloves Garlic thinly sliced
- 1 leaf Bay leaf
For the Brine
- 1 cup Water
- 1 cup Rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Fine sea salt
- 1 teaspoon Black peppercorns
- 1 teaspoon Mustard seeds optional
- 0.5 teaspoon Crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
Preparation Instructions
- Layer the Ingredients: Begin by adding your sliced Persian cucumbers to a large jar. Alternate layers with fresh dill, thinly sliced garlic, and a bay leaf to enhance flavor throughout the pickles.
- Mix the Brine: In a separate bowl, whisk together the water, rice vinegar, fine sea salt, black peppercorns, and crushed red pepper flakes until the salt is fully dissolved and everything is well combined.
- Combine Everything: Pour the brine mixture over the layered cucumbers and aromatics in the jar. Secure the lid and gently shake to ensure that all ingredients are well hydrated, pressing down the cucumbers if necessary.
- Refrigerate and Enjoy: Place the jar in the fridge and let the pickles sit for at least 1 day. They’ll be ready to enjoy after just a few hours, but the flavor deepens with time, becoming deliciously tangy!
Notes
For an extra burst of flavor, add a few slices of jalapeño to the mix! Store in an airtight container in the fridge for optimal freshness.