Ukrainian Dill Pickles (Fermented Naturally) Recipe

Name: Ukrainian Dill Pickles (Fermented Naturally)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 lb. sm. cucumbers, unwaxed and unwashed; 1/2 head garlic; 3 sprigs dried dill weed with heads; 3 grape leaves; cherry leaves; 1/4 tsp. alum; 1 cup coarse salt; kosher salt; 3/4 to 1 gal. water; 6 peppercorns; 1 gallon glass jar; crock

Servings: persons

5 lb. sm. cucumbers, unwaxed and unwashed
1/2 head garlic
3 sprigs dried dill weed with heads
3 grape leaves
cherry leaves
1/4 tsp. alum
1 cup coarse salt
kosher salt
3/4 to 1 gal. water
6 peppercorns
1 gallon glass jar
crock

1
Soak (but do not scrub) cucumbers in very cold water for 5 minutes.
2
Scald a very clean glass jar with boiling water.
3
Place a grape leaf at the bottom and arrange cucumbers vertically in layers, inserting garlic cloves and dill weed here and there.
4
Do not pack tightly.
5
Add salt to boiling water and stir.
6
Pour brine over cucumbers and add peppercorns.
7
(If not using leaves, add alum for added crispness).
8
Cover with leaves and a plate and place in a cool, dark place to ferment.
9
After 4 to 5 days, the cucumbers will be semi-cured; some gourmets prefer them that way.
10
After a few more days, fully cured pickles will become a lighter green.
11
Pickles may be placed in smaller jars that are more convenient for storage.
12
Scald 3 or 4 quart jars, pour off and strain pickling juice (discarding garlic and dill weed).
13
Transfer pickles, fill quarts with strained liquid, cover, and refrigerate.

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* 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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 lb. sm. cucumbers, unwaxed and unwashed, 1/2 head garlic, 3 sprigs dried dill weed with heads, 3 grape leaves, and more.

Yes, Ukrainian Dill Pickles (Fermented Naturally) 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Ukrainian Dill Pickles (Fermented Naturally)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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