Recipe: Refrigerator Dills 🥒
Description: Dive into the heart of the Midwest with these delightful Refrigerator Dills, a cherished recipe straight from the bustling festival grounds of Mt. Pleasant, Iowa’s annual Midwest Old Threshers celebration. Perfect for a quick snack or a light lunch, these tangy dill pickles capture the essence of homemade goodness in every crisp, flavorful bite.
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Prep Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Recipe Category: Lunch/Snacks
- Keywords: Vegetable, Vegan, Kid Friendly, Weeknight, Canning, < 4 Hours
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 47.3
- Fat Content: 0g
- Saturated Fat Content: 0g
- Cholesterol Content: 0mg
- Sodium Content: 17474.8mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 1.1g
- Fiber Content: 0.1g
- Sugar Content: 0.1g
- Protein Content: 0.2g
Ingredients:
- 6 cucumbers
- 1 gallon water
- 2 1/2 cups vinegar
- 1 cup canning salt
- 1 head dill (or more)
- 1 clove garlic
Instructions:
| Step | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | Put 1 head of dill (or more) and 1 clove garlic in each quart jar. |
| 2 | Alternatively, use 1 gallon jar with 5 heads of dill and 4 garlic cloves for larger batches. |
| 3 | Add cucumbers, either whole or sliced, to the jar. |
| 4 | In a large pot, bring water, vinegar, and canning salt to a boil. |
| 5 | Pour the boiling solution over the cucumbers in the jar. |
| 6 | Allow the mixture to stand overnight at room temperature, allowing the flavors to meld. |
| 7 | The next morning, seal the jars with lids and transfer them to the refrigerator. |
| 8 | These pickles will keep all winter, ready to be enjoyed whenever cravings strike. |
| 9 | The solution provided is exactly enough for a 1-gallon jar. |
Notes:
- For best results, ensure that the cucumbers are fresh and firm.
- Adjust the amount of garlic and dill according to your taste preferences.
- These Refrigerator Dills make for a delightful addition to sandwiches, salads, or enjoyed simply as a refreshing snack.
Indulge in the nostalgia of homemade pickles with this simple yet flavorful recipe straight from the heartland of America. Capture the essence of summer in a jar and savor the crisp, tangy goodness of these Refrigerator Dills all year round!
