Spicy No-Sugar Refrigerator Dill Pickles
These Spicy No-Sugar Refrigerator Dill Pickles pack a crisp snap with layered heat from peppercorns, red pepper flakes, and both yellow and brown mustard seeds. Fresh dill and a hint of garlic round out the briny bite, letting the cucumbers shine without sweetness. Perfect for burgers, sandwiches, or snack boards when you want bold, chilled crunch.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves12
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Spicy No-Sugar Refrigerator Dill Pickles, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0.32 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 57
- Heart Health
- 52
- Metabolic
- 13
- Digestive
- 34
- Inflammatory
- 19
- Performance
- 46
- General Wellness
- 1
In a saucepan over medium heat, combine water, vinegar, salt, peppercorns, yellow and brown mustard seeds, sugar, and red pepper flakes; cook until the salt and sugar dissolve, 5 to 7 minutes. Let cool for about 30 minutes.
- 2
Cut cucumbers into evenly sized spears; pack them into a 1-liter, wide-mouthed glass jar. Add the onion slices, dill sprigs, and garlic. Pour in the cooled vinegar mixture to fully cover the cucumbers; seal with a lid. Refrigerate for 24 hours before serving.
- Calories 39.5 kcal Low Source 2%
- Protein 0.31 g Low Source 1%
- Carbohydrate 7.14 g 3%
- Total Fat 0.14 g Low Source 0%
- Saturated Fat 0.02 g Low Source 0%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.04 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 195.59 mg Moderate 9%
- Dietary Fiber 0.66 g Low Source 2%
- Total Sugars 1.24 g --
- Added Sugars 1.03 g Low Source 2%
- Calcium 4.46 mg Low Source 0%
- Iron 0.06 mg Low Source 0%
- Potassium 9.39 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin A 61.49 mcg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin C 30.21 mg Good Source 34%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Mustard
- Sulfites
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Spicy No Sugar Refrigerator Dill Pickles is made with 12 ingredients and serves 12. It takes about 25 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Peppercorns, Brown Mustard Seeds, Cucumber, and Fresh Dill. Each serving provides about 39.5 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Spicy No-Sugar Refrigerator Dill Pickles made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Peppercorns, Brown Mustard Seeds, Cucumber, Fresh Dill, Garlic. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Spicy No-Sugar Refrigerator Dill Pickles?
- About 25 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 39.5 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Spicy No-Sugar Refrigerator Dill Pickles easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 12 ingredients and 2 steps.
- Is Spicy No-Sugar Refrigerator Dill Pickles healthy?
- Spicy No-Sugar Refrigerator Dill Pickles has an easyChef Pro health score of 49/100. Per serving, it provides 39.5 calories and 0.31 g of protein, or 1% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 195.59 mg (9% of the Daily Value). It contains Mustard, Sulfites, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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