8 Refrigerator Pickle Recipes to Make at Home

Sweet Refrigerator Pickles

Homemade pickles are great to have on hand, but the canning process is more than a little bit intimidating. If you're looking to make pickled cucumbers at home without all the fuss, consider trying one of these quick and easy refrigerator pickle recipes. The technique is short and sweet since they're not meant for longterm storage. You'll find a new go-to snack in this collection of our best refrigerator pickles recipes.

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Homemade Refrigerator Pickles

Homemade Refrigerator Pickles
Kim's Cooking Now

Looking for a basic refrigerator pickle recipe for all your pickling needs? Your search ends here. This simple recipe comes together in just half an hour.

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Refrigerator Dill Pickles

Refrigerator Dill Pickles
Ellyx3

Subtly flavored with garlic and dill, these refrigerator pickles are perfect for any occasions. "This my first attempt at making pickles and I'm thrilled with the outcome," say reviewer Jenn Wild.

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Mona's Easy Refrigerator Pickles

Mona's Easy Refrigerator Pickles

You need just five easy-to-find ingredients to make these quick pickles: sugar, salt, white vinegar, cucumbers, and an onion.

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Spicy Refrigerator Dill Pickles

pickles in a jar

"This is a wonderful, spicy dill pickle with a nice hint of sweetness," FAIRYFAHRENHOLZ, who says you can double the crushed red pepper for an especially spicy kick.

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Sweet Refrigerator Pickles

Sweet Refrigerator Pickles

This easy canning recipe calls for white sugar and brown sugar, so it's perfect for people who like their pickles particularly sweet.

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Chef John's Bread and Butter Pickles

Chef John's Bread and Butter Pickles

Slightly sweeter than your average pickle, the bread and butter variety is perfect for sandwich-making. This Great Depression recipe is something you don't want to miss.

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Refrigerator Garlic Dill Spears

Refrigerator Garlic Dill Spears
France C

These refrigerator spears pack a flavorful punch, thanks to six cloves of garlic. "Easiest pickles ever," according to reviewer wyatthawaii. "I add crushed red pepper because we like them a little spicy."

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Nothin' Sweet About These Spicy Refrigerator Pickles

Nothin' Sweet About These Spicy Refrigerator Pickles
Buckwheat Queen

This is a "truly piquant pickle that will satisfy those of us who have a loose sweet tooth," according to recipe creator and Allrecipes Allstar Buckwheat Queen. These pickles are ready to eat in just 24 hours.

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More Inspiration

Jar of pickled red onions surrounded by peppers
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Try one of our Quick Pickles With Summer Produce and explore our entire collection of Pickle Recipes.

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