Christy's Spicy Dill Pickles Recipe

Name: Christy's Spicy Dill Pickles
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 15 lbs small pickling cucumbers; 12 -16 sterilized wide mouth jars, lids, and rings; 6 quarts water; 2 quarts apple cider vinegar; 1 ½ cups pickling salt; 24 grape leaves (2 per jar); 24 fresh garlic cloves, peeled (2-3 per jar); 48 slices fresh jalapeno peppers (4-5 per jar, use more or less to adjust spiciness); 1 ½ teaspoons alum (1/8 tsp per jar); 12 heads dill weed (1 head per jar)

Servings: persons

1
In a large stock pot bring brine to a full boil.
2
Put listed ingredients in the bottom of each sterile jar.
3
Pack tightly with cucumbers- it is important to pack tightly as they will shrink, and fill jar to the neck to leave headroom.
4
Pour hot brine into each jar and let stand 5-10 minutes (I do this 3 jars at a time).
5
After the jars have brined for 5-10 mins, ONE JAR AT A TIME, pour the brine into a small pot and bring to a full boil, and pour back over the previously brined pickles.
6
Immediately wipe the rim and place the lid and ring and screw down tightly.
7
Place on a thick clean towel, and cover to seal overnight.
8
Note: these are fresh-pack pickles and do not require water bathing.
9
If some of the jars do not seal over night, repeat step #4 with a new lid.
10
If you continue to have problems with sealing, you might have some pickles sticking up too far into the headroom, or you may waterbath them, but they won't taste as fresh.

1660

kcal

Calories

390

Carbs

Protein

Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 15 lbs small pickling cucumbers, 12 -16 sterilized wide mouth jars, lids, and rings, 6 quarts water, 2 quarts apple cider vinegar, and more.

Yes, Christy's Spicy Dill Pickles falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Christy's Spicy Dill Pickles

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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