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Homemade Dill Pickles

Homemade Dill Pickles: Crunchy Treasures You’ll Love!

Enjoy homemade dill pickles made with fresh cucumbers, dill, and a flavorful brine. Perfect for snacking and enhancing meals!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Marinating Time 1 day
Total Time 1 day 15 minutes
Servings: 4 jars
Course: Food FAQs
Cuisine: American
Calories: 50
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Brine
  • 1 cup Water Base for the brine
  • ½ cup Rice Vinegar Mild tanginess; substitute with white vinegar for sharper taste
  • ½ cup Apple Cider Vinegar Classic pickle flavor
  • 2 tablespoons Pure Maple Syrup Sweetness without refined sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Salt Enhances flavor and preserves
  • 1 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes Adjust or omit if desired
  • ½ teaspoon Pepper Substitute with black peppercorns for different texture
For the Pickles
  • 4 cups Cucumber Fresh pickling or English cucumbers
  • 1 cup Fresh Dill Distinctive dill flavor; dried dill can substitute
  • 2-4 cloves Garlic Cloves Use more for bolder taste
  • 1-2 Bay Leaves Adds depth; can be omitted if unavailable

Equipment

  • quart jar

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the Brine: In a quart jar, combine water, rice vinegar, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, salt, red pepper flakes, and pepper. Stir for 1-2 minutes to dissolve completely.
  2. Slice Cucumbers: Wash cucumbers and cut into spears or rounds, about ¼ to ½ inch thick. Fill the quart jar with the cucumber slices.
  3. Add Ingredients to Jar: Add fresh dill, smashed garlic cloves, and bay leaves to the jar with cucumbers.
  4. Pour the Brine: Carefully pour the brine over the cucumbers until they are submerged.
  5. Refrigerate: Seal the jar tightly and refrigerate for at least 24 hours for best flavor.
  6. Storing: Keep pickles submerged in brine in the refrigerator for 2-3 weeks.

Nutrition

Serving: 1jarCalories: 50kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 1gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use fresh cucumbers for the best flavor and crunch. Ensure cucumbers are fully submerged to maintain crispness.

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