Spicy No-Sugar Refrigerator Dill Pickles

Name: Spicy No-Sugar Refrigerator Dill Pickles
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 12 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 tsp Black Peppercorns; 0.5 tsp Brown Mustard Seeds; 6 whole Cucumber; 8 sprigs Fresh Dill; 1 clove Garlic; 2.5 tsp Pickling Salt; 0.25 tsp Red Pepper Flakes; 0.5 tsp Sugar; 1.25 cups Water; 0.25 whole White Onion; 1.25 cups White Vinegar; 1 tsp Yellow Mustard Seeds

Side Dish 🥗Snack 🍿 American Low-Carb Low-Sodium Gluten-Free Vegetarian 🥦Vegan 🌱Plant-Based 🌻Halal 🕌Kosher ✡️Pescatarian 🐟

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

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.