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10-Minute Dill Pickles

Crisp, tangy cucumber pickles made in a jar with vinegar, sugar, and fresh dill—no canning required. Ready to eat in minutes, they last refrigerated for weeks.

Total time
10 min
Servings
8
Calories
28
Protein
1g
10-Minute Dill Pickles
simplecasualfreshamericanvegetarianvegangluten-freedairy-free

Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Slice cucumbers into 1/4-inch spears or rounds.

  2. Step 2

    Pack cucumber slices and fresh dill sprigs into a clean jar, filling to the top.

  3. Step 3

    Combine white vinegar and sugar in a measuring cup, stirring until sugar dissolves.

  4. Step 4

    Pour vinegar mixture over cucumbers until completely submerged. Cover and refrigerate.

  5. Step 5

    Taste after 30 minutes—they're ready to eat, but flavor deepens over 24 hours.

Tools you’ll need

  • mason jar or glass container, 1-quart or larger
  • measuring cup
  • spoon for stirring

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