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Garlic Dill Pickles Recipe

Zesty Garlic Dill Pickles Recipe You'll Love to Make at Home

This Garlic Dill Pickles Recipe transforms cucumbers into flavorful snacks, perfect for any meal or craving.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 jars
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 30
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pickles
  • 4 cups Kirby Cucumbers Choose #2 size for optimal pickling.
  • 1 bunch Fresh Dill Weed Use heads and stalks.
  • 6 cloves Garlic Use generously.
For the Brine
  • 2 cups Pickling Vinegar Essential for preservation.
  • 1 tablespoon Pickling Salt Avoid regular table salt.
  • 1 tablespoon Sugar Optional for balancing flavor.
For Spiciness (Optional)
  • 1 each Bird’s Eye Chili Peppers Adjust quantity to taste.
For Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Whole Black Peppercorns Use sparingly.

Equipment

  • large saucepan
  • Jar lifter
  • Sterilized jars

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Wash Kirby cucumbers thoroughly and sort by size. Set aside the ends.
  2. Combine pickling vinegar, pickling salt, and sugar in a large saucepan. Stir and heat until dissolved, then cool for 10-15 minutes.
  3. Pack jars with fresh dill, garlic cloves, and peppercorns. Stand cucumbers upright in jars.
  4. Ladle cooled brine over cucumbers, leaving half an inch of headspace. Remove air bubbles.
  5. Wipe the jar rims and seal with sterilized lids and metal bands. Prepare water bath.
  6. Process jars in boiling water for 10-15 minutes to ensure preservation.
  7. After cooling, check the seals and allow jars to sit undisturbed for at least three weeks before tasting.

Nutrition

Serving: 1jarCalories: 30kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 1gSodium: 240mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gCalcium: 2mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Patience is key; allow flavors to develop for the best taste. Store jars in a cool dark place for up to a year and refrigerate after opening.

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