A slightly sweet and tangy dill pickle that is perfect for any occasion.
Slightly Sweet Dill Refrigerator Pickles
The pickles are slightly sweet, tangy, and full of dill flavor. They are perfect for any occasion and can be enjoyed on their own or as a side dish. The best part is that this recipe requires no canning, so you can enjoy homemade pickles any time of the year.
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 tbsp yellow mustard seeds
- 2 tsp whole white peppercorns
- 3/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 3/4 cup rice vinegar
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 tbsp coarse kosher salt
- 2 tsp dill seeds
Directions
- Divide sliced onion between two 1-quart wide-mouth glass jars. Pack cucumber slices horizontally in jars. Top each jar with dill.
- Using a mortar and pestle or resealable plastic bag and mallet, crush mustard seeds and peppercorns together. Place crushed spices in a medium saucepan.
- Add vinegar, 1 cup water, sugar, coarse salt, and dill seeds to the saucepan. Bring mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring until sugar dissolves.
- Ladle mixture evenly over cucumbers. Leave jars uncovered and chill 24 hours. Cover glass pickle jars tightly with lids.
- Can be made 1 week ahead. Keep refrigerated.