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Homemade Spicy Refrigerator Pickles

The perfect blend of tangy and spicy!
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Prep Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 3 1qt mason jars
Author: The American Patriette

Ingredients

  • 7 cups water
  • 2 1/2 c distilled white vinegar
  • 2 tbsp salt
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 3 jalapenos
  • 9 sprigs of dill
  • 6 cloves of garlic
  • 3 large cucumbers you do not need the pickling kind

Instructions

  • Pour water, vinegar, salt, and sugar in large pot on stove top.
  • Give the liquid a few stirs and then bring to a boil over medium heat.
  • Once the liquid boils, stir it until the salt and sugar dissolve (this should not take but a few seconds!). Remove from heat and set aside.
  • Remove the stem from each jalapeno. Slice each jalapeno longways into fourths. Don't remove the seeds! Place each jalapeno (four slices) into each mason jar.
  • Peel each clove of garlic. Place two cloves (whole) into each mason jar.
  • Place 3 sprigs of dill into each mason jar.
  • Slice cucumbers (you can see from the pictures that I do not slice mine very thin) and distribute evenly into each mason jar.
  • Wait until vinegar and water mixture is at room temperature to pour into the jars. Fill the jars to the very top with the liquid and twist on the lid.
  • Place in refrigerator for *at least* 4-5 days before consuming! They need time to pickle and to soak up all that flavor in the fridge! They'll still be slightly crunchy, but they'll have a ton of flavor!