Only 5 minutes and a bit of marinating time stand between you and these perfectly crisp, slightly spicy, delicious refrigerator pickles!
1 large English hothouse seedless cucumber, sliced into rounds or spears.
1 jalapeno, sliced thin
1 1/2 cups water
3 tablespoons white vinegar
1 1/2 tablespoons coarse kosher salt
2 teaspoons black peppercorns
3 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed
6 large sprigs of fresh dill
1 bay leaf
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 Chile de arbol, left whole, optional
Tightly pack cucumber and jalapeno slices into a large 1-quart jar or two small 1-pint jars. If using, place the Chile de arbol in the jar or divide them between both jars.
Add the water, vinegar, salt, peppercorns, garlic, dill, bay leaf, and crushed red pepper flakes to a large measuring cup and stir to combine.
Pour this pickling liquid into the jars filling to the top. Place the lid on tightly and shake to combine.
Refrigerate for at least 1 day, preferably 2 days before eating.
This pickle recipe will keep in a tightly sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Find it online: https://thismessisours.com/refrigerator-pickle-recipe/