Grandma'S Dill Pickles Recipe

Name: Grandma'S Dill Pickles
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 17 -18 lbs pickling cucumbers (3-5-inch Long); 1 1/2 cups pickling salt; 32 cups water; 6 cups vinegar; 3/4 cup pickling salt; 1/4 cup sugar; 9 cups water; 2 tablespoons whole mixed pickling spices; 2 tablespoons alum; ¼ teaspoons mustard seeds; 17 garlic cloves; 21 heads fresh dill

Servings: persons

17 -18 lbs pickling cucumbers (3-5-inch Long)
1 1/2 cups pickling salt
32 cups water
6 cups vinegar
3/4 cup pickling salt
1/4 cup sugar
9 cups water
2 tablespoons whole mixed pickling spices
2 tablespoons alum
¼ teaspoons mustard seeds
17 garlic cloves
21 heads fresh dill

1
["Wash cucumbers using cloth and cold water.", "Drain, Place in large crock or pot.", "Mix 1 1/2 cups salt and 32 cups water to make 5% brine. If you need to, mix more in same proportions to cover cucumbers.", "Poor brine over cucumbers and let stand 24hrs, then drain.", "Wash and sterilize jars and lids. Keep jars in boiling hot water untill ready to use. Keep lids with seals in simmering (NOT BOILING)water untill ready to use.", "Combine Vinegar, 3/4 cups salt, sugar, and 9 cups water.", "Tie mixed pickeling spices in cheese cloth and add to vinegar, sugar, salt and water.", "Heat to boiling then discard cheese cloth.", "Pack cucumbers in clean HOT jars.", "Add 2 teaspoons mustard seed, alum, 1-2 garlic cloves, 3 heads dill or 1 tabelspoon dill seed to each jar.", "Cover with boiling water, filling jars 1/2"" from top.", "Put seals and lids on, process in a canner. If you don't have a canner, you can cover the jars with BOILING water and place in your oven at 200F for about 20 minutes. The jars and liquid need to be hot in order for it to seal."]

815

kcal

Calories

170

Carbs

Protein

Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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

How did you like this recipe?

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 17 -18 lbs pickling cucumbers (3-5-inch Long), 1 1/2 cups pickling salt, 32 cups water, 6 cups vinegar, and more.

Yes, Grandma'S 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.

Grandma'S Dill Pickles

How did you like this recipe?

Frequently Asked Questions