Description
This homemade dill pickle recipe offers a crunchy, tangy treat that pairs well with any meal, making it a perfect summer snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds small pickling cucumbers
- 4 cups water
- 1 cup white vinegar
- 1/4 cup salt
- 4 cloves garlic, peeled
- 1 bunch fresh dill
- 1 tablespoon mustard seeds
- 1 tablespoon black peppercorns
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Step 1: In a large pot, combine water, white vinegar, and salt. Bring to a boil, stirring until the salt dissolves.
- Step 2: Pack the cucumbers, garlic, dill, mustard seeds, black peppercorns, and red pepper flakes into sterilized jars. Pour the hot brine over the cucumbers, ensuring they are fully submerged. Seal the jars and let them sit at room temperature for a week before refrigerating.
Notes
- Always opt for fresh dill and garlic for maximum flavor.
- Prep Time: 20
- Category: recipes
- Method: pickling
- Cuisine: Eastern European
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (100g)
- Calories: 15
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 300
- Fat: 0
- Saturated Fat: 0
- Unsaturated Fat: 0
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 3
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 0
- Cholesterol: 0
Keywords: pickles, summer snack, homemade, dill, cucumbers