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Dill Pickle Recipe

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This classic Dill Pickle recipe offers a crisp, tangy, and flavorful homemade pickle perfect for snacking or adding a zesty crunch to your meals. Made with fresh cucumbers, fragrant dill, garlic, and a balanced brine of vinegar and sea salt, these pickles are refrigerated to develop their signature taste over several weeks.

Ingredients

Pickles and Herbs

  • 12 pickling cucumbers
  • 8 sprigs fresh dill

Brine

  • 3 cups water
  • 1 cup white vinegar
  • 12 finely minced cloves of garlic
  • ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • ¼ cup sea salt

Instructions

  1. Slice the Cucumbers: Slice your pickling cucumbers to your desired thickness, whether into spears or rounds, and pack them tightly into four 16-ounce sterilized mason jars.
  2. Add Fresh Dill: Place 2 sprigs of fresh dill into each jar alongside the cucumbers to infuse the pickles with herbal aroma and flavor.
  3. Prepare the Brine: In a large pot, combine the water, white vinegar, minced garlic, crushed red pepper flakes, and sea salt. Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring occasionally until the salt has completely dissolved.
  4. Fill the Jars: Carefully pour the hot brine evenly over the cucumbers in each jar, ensuring they are completely submerged to prevent spoilage.
  5. Cool and Store: Allow the jars to cool to room temperature. Then, seal each jar with a lid, label with the date, and store them in the refrigerator for 4 to 6 weeks to allow the pickles to fully develop their flavor.

Notes

  • Make sure to use sterilized jars to prevent bacterial growth and ensure safe fermentation.
  • The pickles will be crisp and flavorful after 4 weeks but will develop more depth if stored for up to 6 weeks.
  • Adjust the garlic and red pepper flakes according to your spice preference for a milder or spicier pickle.
  • Keep the cucumbers fully submerged in the brine to avoid mold formation.
  • Refrigerated pickles do not require canning and are ready to eat after the wait period.

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