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Dill Pickle Recipe

Mouthwatering Dill Pickle Recipe You Can’t Resist Making

This Dill Pickle Recipe is a delightful way to create homemade condiments that elevate your meals.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 8 jar
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 50
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dill Pickle Ingredients
  • 2 lbs pickling cucumbers Choose firm, unblemished cucumbers for the best crunch.
  • 2 cups water Use filtered water for a cleaner taste.
  • 2 cups white vinegar Opt for good quality vinegar for balanced flavor.
  • 2 tbsp pickling salt Essential for preserving; do not substitute with regular salt.
  • 2 cloves garlic Fresh garlic adds a delightful pungency.
  • 2 tsp dill seeds Adjust to taste for desired dill flavor.
  • 1 tsp black peppercorns Delivers warmth and spice.
  • 0.5 tsp mustard seeds Adds a subtle tang.
  • 0.5 tsp red pepper flakes Optional, for a spicy kick.

Equipment

  • quart-sized glass jar
  • medium saucepan
  • cutting board
  • knife

Method
 

How to Make Dill Pickles
  1. Wash the pickling cucumbers thoroughly under cold water. Pat them dry with a clean towel.
  2. Slice the cucumbers into spears or rounds.
  3. Pack the cucumber pieces into a clean quart-sized glass jar, leaving about 1/2 inch of space at the top.
  4. Combine water, white vinegar, and pickling salt in a medium saucepan. Bring to a rolling boil.
  5. Add garlic cloves, dill seeds, black peppercorns, mustard seeds, and red pepper flakes to the brine. Simmer for 5 minutes.
  6. Pour the hot brine over the cucumbers in the jar, ensuring they are completely submerged.
  7. Cool the jar at room temperature for about 2 hours.
  8. Seal the jar with a tight-fitting lid and refrigerate for at least 24 hours.
  9. Enjoy your freshly made pickles after 24 hours.

Nutrition

Serving: 1jarCalories: 50kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 1gSodium: 900mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Serve with a sprinkle of fresh dill on top for added flavor.

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