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Homemade Dill Pickles

Crispy Homemade Dill Pickles – Your Pantry's New Best Friend

Discover the crunch of homemade dill pickles, bursting with flavor. Perfect for snacks or meals! These pickles are shelf-stable for up to a year.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 24 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 9 minutes
Servings: 8 jars
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 20
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pickles
  • 8 cups Pickling Cucumbers Trim ends to avoid softening
  • 2-3 twigs Fresh Dill Per jar
  • 2 cloves Garlic Per jar
  • 5 leaves Bay Leaves For the entire batch
  • 5 pieces Peppercorns Per jar
For the Brine
  • 3 cups Distilled White Vinegar Use 5% or 6% acidity
  • 1 cup Fine Salt Avoid regular table salt
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Optional, adjust for sweetness
  • 3 cups Water Cold or lukewarm, based on preference

Equipment

  • Canning pot
  • large pot
  • Oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Wash jars and lids in warm soapy water. Sterilize lids by boiling them for 4–5 minutes. Sterilize jars in a preheated oven at 215°F for 20 minutes.
  2. In a large pot, combine water, distilled white vinegar, granulated sugar, fine salt, and bay leaves. Boil over medium heat for about 5 minutes, then remove from heat and let rest for 10 minutes.
  3. Trim cucumber ends and pack tightly into sterilized jars with fresh dill, garlic cloves, and peppercorns. Pour the brine into jars, leaving 1/2 inch of headspace.
  4. Place filled jars in a canning pot with 2 inches of warm water. Cover, bring to a rolling boil, and process for 15 minutes.
  5. Remove jars using tongs and set on a towel. Close lids tightly, flip jars upside down, and cover with towels. Let cool for 12–24 hours.

Nutrition

Serving: 1jarCalories: 20kcalCarbohydrates: 4gSodium: 750mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For extra flavor, experiment with red pepper flakes or additional herbs in your brine. Store unopened jars in a cool, dark place for up to a year.

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