Description
This authentic kosher dill pickle recipe creates crisp, tangy, and garlicky pickles that are perfect for sandwiches, burgers, or snacking. Using a simple brine of vinegar, salt, fresh dill, and garlic, this recipe delivers classic deli-style pickles in just a few days. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned pickler, this easy homemade recipe will help you achieve perfectly crunchy pickles every time!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Pickles:
- 2 lbs Kirby cucumbers (washed and trimmed)
- 6–8 sprigs fresh dill
- 4–6 garlic cloves (peeled and lightly crushed)
- 1 tsp black peppercorns
- 1 tsp mustard seeds
- 1 tsp coriander seeds (optional)
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
For the Brine:
- 2 cups distilled white vinegar (or apple cider vinegar for a sweeter tang)
- 2 cups water
- 3 tbsp kosher salt
- 1 tbsp sugar (optional, for balance)
Instructions
- Prepare the Cucumbers: Wash cucumbers well, trim both ends, and slice into spears or leave them whole.
- Sterilize the Jars: Boil glass jars and lids for 10–15 minutes, then dry completely.
- Make the Brine: Heat water, vinegar, salt, and sugar (if using) until the salt dissolves. Let cool.
- Pack the Jars: Add dill, garlic, peppercorns, mustard seeds, and cucumbers to the jars.
- Pour the Brine: Fill jars with cooled brine, ensuring cucumbers are fully submerged.
- Seal and Store: For quick pickles, refrigerate for at least 24–48 hours. For fermented pickles, store at room temperature for 7–14 days, then refrigerate.
Notes
For extra crunch, add a grape leaf or a pinch of calcium chloride to the jar before sealing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Condiments
- Method: Pickling
- Cuisine: Jewish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Per Serving
- Calories: 11 kcalv
- Sugar: 1.1 g
- Sodium: 1200 mg
- Fat: 0.1 g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2.4 g
- Fiber: 1.2 g
- Protein: 0.5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
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