Homemade Dill Pickles 🥒🥒
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 168 hours
Total Time: 168 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 20 pickles
Calories: 10.8 kcal per serving
Rating: ⭐ 4.5
Description:
There’s something incredibly satisfying about crafting your own pickles, and once you realize how effortless it is, you’ll never go back to store-bought. The beauty of homemade pickles lies in the ability to customize the heat level to your preference, whether you prefer a fiery kick or a milder flavor. Embrace the simplicity of this recipe and indulge in the crunchy, tangy goodness of these homemade dill pickles.
Ingredients:
- 2 cucumbers
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 bunch fresh dill
- 1/4 cup white vinegar
Nutritional Information per Serving:
- Calories: 10.8 kcal
- Fat: 0.1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 350mg
- Carbohydrates: 2.5g
- Fiber: 0.2g
- Sugar: 1.4g
- Protein: 0.3g
Recipe Instructions:
| Step | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | Sterilize a 1-liter jar: Ensure your jar is thoroughly sterilized to maintain the freshness and longevity of your pickles. This step is crucial for preventing any unwanted bacteria from contaminating your delicious creation. |
| 2 | Prepare the cucumbers: Wash the cucumbers thoroughly and slice them to your desired thickness. For a classic pickle experience, aim for slices that are neither too thin nor too thick, allowing for the perfect crunch with every bite. |
| 3 | Layer the ingredients: Place the sliced cucumbers into the sterilized jar, creating even layers as you go. Scatter the cloves of garlic, bay leaf, sugar, salt, and vinegar among the cucumber slices, ensuring that each layer is generously seasoned for maximum flavor infusion. |
| 4 | Top with dill: Once all the cucumbers and seasonings are in the jar, top it off with a generous handful of fresh dill. This aromatic herb will impart its signature flavor to the pickles, elevating them to new heights of deliciousness. |
| 5 | Seal the jar: With all the ingredients neatly layered, carefully fill the jar to the brim with boiling water. This step ensures that the cucumbers are fully submerged in the brine, facilitating the pickling process. |
| 6 | Seal and store: Secure the lid tightly on the jar to seal in the flavors, then place it in a spot where it will be exposed to natural light for the next 7 days. This exposure to light kickstarts the fermentation process, resulting in perfectly tangy pickles with just the right amount of crunch. |
| 7 | Refrigerate and enjoy: After 7 days of patiently waiting, your homemade dill pickles are finally ready to be enjoyed! Store the jar in the refrigerator to halt the fermentation process, preserving the pickles’ crisp texture and vibrant flavor. Open the jar and savor the fruits of your labor as a satisfying snack or accompaniment to your favorite dishes. |
Keywords:
Vegetable, European, Low Protein, Low Cholesterol, Healthy, Kosher, Free Of…, Weeknight, For Large Groups, No Cook
Recipe Notes:
- Feel free to adjust the amount of garlic and dill according to your taste preferences.
- For a spicier kick, add a few slices of chili pepper to the jar before sealing it.
- These homemade dill pickles make a delightful addition to sandwiches, burgers, salads, and charcuterie boards.
- Experiment with different vinegar varieties, such as apple cider vinegar or rice vinegar, for unique flavor profiles.
- Don’t forget to label your jar with the date it was made for easy reference. Homemade pickles will typically last for several weeks when stored properly in the refrigerator.
