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Refrigerator Pickles Are The Tasty Snack Anyone Can Make. Here's How It Works By Amrita Ray Aug. 3, 2025 10:39 am EST

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Pickles might not be everyone's favorite pick, but they're the go-to for many who feel these ancient preparations help pickle their life (couldn't resist the pun). Pickling has been around for thousands of years — since 2400 B.C., to be precise, and was primarily used for preserving food. Preparing these zingy little guys doesn't have to be elaborate. While fermented pickles — which develop acidity naturally through bacterial action — can take weeks, even months, to be ready for consumption, some pickles can be ready to eat in as little as a day. These refrigerator pickles work a little differently and don't need too many ingre

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