Description
This delightful recipe will guide you through the process of creating your own crunchy dill pickles at home, perfect for sandwiches, burgers, or straight from the jar.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh cucumbers
- 2 cups vinegar
- 1 cup water
- 1/4 cup salt
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill
- 2 cloves garlic (optional)
- 1 teaspoon mustard seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Wash and slice the cucumbers into spears or rounds.
- In a pot, combine vinegar, water, salt, and sugar, and bring to a boil.
- Pack cucumbers into jars with dill and garlic, then pour the hot brine over them.
- Seal the jars and let them sit at room temperature for 24 hours before refrigerating.
Notes
- Always select firm, fresh cucumbers for the best flavor and crunch.
- Prep Time: 15
- Category: recipes
- Method: pickling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (100g)
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 500
- Fat: 0
- Saturated Fat: 0
- Unsaturated Fat: 0
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 12
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 1
- Cholesterol: 0
Keywords: dill pickles, homemade pickles, crunchy pickles, cucumber recipe, preserving