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Dill Pickle Recipe
5 from 45 votes

Dill Pickle Recipe

This Dill Pickle Recipe produces crisp, flavorful pickles using fresh cucumbers preserved in a vinegar and salt brine with garlic, fresh dill sprigs, and crushed red pepper flakes. The pickles develop their flavor after 4 to 6 weeks refrigerated, resulting in a classic dill-pickle taste with customizable spice levels.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Additional Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
Servings: 48
Calories: 5 kcal
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: French, American

Ingredients

  • 12 cucumber pickling variety
  • 8 dill sprigs, fresh
  • 3 cups water
  • 1 cup white vinegar
  • 12 garlic finely minced cloves
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes crushed
  • ¼ cup salt sea salt

Instructions

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  1. Slice your pickles to your desired slice and pack them into 4, 16-ounce sterilized mason jars.
  2. Place 2 sprigs of fresh dill into each jar alongside the cucumbers. Set aside.
  3. In a large pot, add the water, vinegar, garlic, red pepper flakes, and salt, and bring to a boil or until the salt is dissolved.
  4. Evenly pour the brine liquid over the cucumbers in the jar until they are completely covered.
  5. Cool to room temperature, add a lid, label, and date, and store in the refrigerator for 4-6 weeks.

Notes

  • Sterilize mason jars, lids, and bands by washing with hot soapy water followed by simmering in boiling water for 10 minutes.
  • You may slice cucumbers various ways: wedges, spears, rounds, or long slices, depending on intended serving use.
  • Label jars with date to monitor pickle freshness; refrigerated pickles keep 4 to 6 weeks.
  • For varied flavors add whole peppercorns, mustard seeds, dill seeds, or pickling spice to the brine.
  • To can for shelf stability, seal jars immediately and boil in a water bath for 10 minutes; lids should not flex.
  • Make pickles at least one hour before serving, ensuring brine is cooled to room temperature.
  • Store sealed jars in the refrigerator to maintain crispness and flavor up to six weeks.

Nutrition Information

Calories 5kcal (0%) Carbohydrates 1g (0%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 119mg (5%) Potassium 51mg (1%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 29IU (1%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 5mg (1%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 48 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 5

% Daily Value*

Calories 5kcal 0%
Carbohydrates 1g 0%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 119mg 5%
Potassium 51mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 29IU 1%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 5mg 1%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.