Easy No Cook Refrigerator Pickles Recipe
These Easy No Cook Refrigerator Pickles offer a quick and simple way to enjoy crisp, tangy pickles without any boiling or canning. With a flavorful blend of garlic, jalapeno, and spices steeped in a vinegar brine, these pickles are perfect for snacking or adding a zesty crunch to your meals. Ready to eat in just a couple of hours, they are an excellent fridge staple.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes plus at least 2 hours refrigeration
- Yield: 20 servings
- Category: Pickling
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Vegetables
- 1 lb cucumbers – sliced about 1/4 inch thick
- 1 jalapeno – sliced about 1/4 inch thick (omit for less spicy pickles)
- 4-5 garlic cloves – minced
Spices
- 5 all-spice berries – crushed under a knife
- 2 tsp sugar
- 1 tsp dill
- 1/2 tsp dehydrated minced onion
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1/4 tsp fennel seed – crushed under a knife
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
Liquids
- 1 cup hot water
- 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 cup distilled white vinegar
Instructions
- Prep: Get a clean 32 oz glass container with a sealable lid. Slice your cucumbers and jalapeno into 1/4 inch slices and place half of them in the jar.
- Layer: Mince your garlic cloves, and crush the all-spice berries and fennel seed under your knife to help release the oils. Add these and all the rest of your spices to the jar. Cover with the remaining cucumbers and jalapenos.
- Finish the brine: Pour in the hot water and vinegars carefully until everything is covered completely. Then, put the lid on the jar and give it a good shake.
- Steep: Place the pickles-to-be in your refrigerator and allow to steep for at least two hours. For best flavor, allow to steep overnight.
Notes
- Omit jalapeno for less spicy pickles.
- Use a glass container with a sealable lid to ensure freshness and safety in the refrigerator.
- Pickles are best after steeping overnight but can be enjoyed after at least 2 hours.
- Store in the refrigerator and consume within 2 weeks for optimal freshness.
- Adjust spice levels according to taste preference, especially with red pepper flakes and jalapeno.
