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Quick Crunchy Pickled Cucumber Spears Recipe Easy Homemade Dill Garlic Snack

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A quick and easy recipe for crunchy pickled cucumber spears with fresh dill and garlic, ready to eat in about an hour. Perfect for snacking, entertaining, or adding a tangy crunch to meals.

Ingredients

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  • 4 medium Kirby cucumbers or Persian cucumbers
  • 1 large bunch fresh dill fronds (about 1/2 cup loosely packed)
  • 4–5 garlic cloves, peeled and lightly crushed
  • 1 cup (240 ml) white vinegar
  • 1 cup (240 ml) water
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt (or pickling salt)
  • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

  1. Wash and dry the cucumbers thoroughly. Slice each cucumber lengthwise into 4 spears, aiming for uniform size.
  2. In a small saucepan, combine white vinegar, water, kosher salt, and sugar. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally until salt and sugar dissolve completely. Remove from heat and set aside to cool slightly.
  3. Place fresh dill fronds, garlic cloves, black peppercorns, and optional red pepper flakes at the bottom of a quart-sized glass jar.
  4. Pack cucumber spears vertically into the jar as tightly as possible without smashing.
  5. Pour the warm brine over the cucumbers, making sure they’re fully submerged. Leave about 1/2 inch of headspace at the top. Tap the jar gently on the counter to release air bubbles. Seal the lid tightly.
  6. Let the jar cool to room temperature before refrigerating. The pickles will be ready to eat in about 1 hour but get better if left overnight.
  7. Once chilled, enjoy the quick crunchy pickled cucumber spears with dill and garlic.

Notes

For extra crisp spears, soak cucumbers in ice water for 30 minutes before pickling. Use plastic-lined or glass lids to avoid vinegar-metal reaction. Avoid overcrowding the jar to prevent soggy spears. Refrigerate pickles; they are not shelf-stable. To re-crisp softened spears, soak in ice water for 15 minutes before serving.

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