Dill Pickles Recipe

Name: Dill Pickles
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: 3/4 c. sugar; 1/2 c. canning salt; 4 c. cider vinegar; 4 c. water; 3 Tbsp. pickling spices; garlic cloves; mustard seed; whole, dried red peppers; fresh dill; 30 to 40 medium cucumbers

Servings: persons

1
Separate lids; place in pan, cover with water and bring to a boil.
2
Remove from heat and set aside.
3
Combine sugar, salt, vinegar and water.
4
Tie spices in cheesecloth bag; add to vinegar mixture and simmer 15 minutes.
5
Place in bottom of each quart jar, 2 or 3 garlic cloves, 1 teaspoon mustard seed, 1 red pepper and a head of dill.
6
Pack cukes in jars, leaving 1/2-inch headspace.
7
Add another head of dill to top and pour boiling vinegar mix over, leaving 1/4-inch headspace.
8
Wipe off rims of jars; place scalded lids on and screw bands firmly.
9
Next day, shake jars to blend flavors before storing in cool dark place for 6 weeks.

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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: 3/4 c. sugar, 1/2 c. canning salt, 4 c. cider vinegar, 4 c. water, and more.

Yes, 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.

Dill Pickles

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