Quick and Easy Refrigerator Pickles Recipe

At-home pickling can seem intimidating—an ancient, elaborate procedure involving pressure cookers, crocks, way too much salt and whatever the mysterious “pickling spice” involves. Refrigerator pickling, on the other hand, is a light and breezy process that mostly involves waiting patiently for ingredients to pickle themselves to perfection. And since you’re not canning cukes for the long haul, you can play a bit fast and loose with the salt and sugar content so everything is flavored to your preferences. All you have to do is a bit of chopping, a little stirring and a spot of waiting—refrigerate your lovely jars of brined cucumbers and jalapeños overnight and dream sweet dreams of delicious pickles. This recipe comes to us from the kitchen of Sarah Bratholt, Senior Manager of Brand Marketing for Crate and Barrel.

“Why do I love this recipe?” Sarah asks. “I love pickles but don’t love the high sodium that comes with the store-bought variety. This recipe allows you to adjust the salt to your liking, and it is so simple and easy. I originally thought that there should be more to it, but once I tasted, I realized—perfection!”