Homemade refrigerator pickles are so easy to make and ready in about 24 hours.

Pickle chips are essential for hamburgers and sandwiches.

Did you know that you’re able to easily make them yourself at home?

A jar of homemade refrigerator pickles in a jar

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They’re made with a simple brine and pickle in just 24 hours right in the fridge.

Theyll keep for up to 1 monthif they last that long!

Really, it’s possible for you to use whatever whole spice blend you prefer.

A jar of homemade pickles

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Any container with a tight-fitting lid will do.

I like to use canning jars, but I replace the metal lids and bands withplastic lids.

More Pickling Recipes to Try!

Use clean and dried canning jars to make refrigerator pickles

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How To Make Easy Refrigerator Pickles

you might use this method to make pickle spears as well!

They’ll need to pickle for 2 to 3 days in the fridge before they’re ready.

As is, the recipe makes a fairly sweet pickle.

Small Kirby cucumbers with bumpy skins make the best homemade pickles

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Set them aside to dry.

Leave 1/2 inch or so of headspace at the top of the jars.

Stir occasionally and continue simmering until the sugar and salt are dissolved.

Slice the cucumbers very thin for making refrigerator piclkes

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If you have a canning funnel, use it here to make it easier to fill the jars.

It’s okay if a few small pieces poke out the top.

Screw on the lids, then let the jars cool to room temperature (about 1 hour).

combine the sliced cucumbers with onions and pickling spices for making homemade pickles

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Place them in the refrigerator.

Wait at least 24 hours before eating the pickles to make it let the flavors develop.

Enjoy them within 1 month.

Pack the sliced cucumbers and onions into canning jars for refrigerator pickles

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Make the brine for refrigerator pickles with these ingredients: vinegar, water, sugar, salt, and pickling spices

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Ladle the hot pickling brine over the cucumbers and onions to make refrigerator pickles

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With lids on, let the jars cool to room temperature before refrigerating the homemade pickles

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With lids on, let the jars cool to room temperature before refrigerating the homemade pickles

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