Delicious Dill Pickle Recipe You Can Make at Home Today
This dill pickle recipe is a must-try for a crunchy and fresh snack that enhances any meal.
Equipment
- jars
- Saucepan
Ingredients
For the Pickles
- 4 Persian cucumbers thin skin and crisp texture
- 4 cloves garlic halved
- 1 tablespoon mustard seeds
- 1 teaspoon peppercorns
- 3 sprigs fresh dill
For the Brine
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup distilled white vinegar
- 1 tablespoon cane sugar
- 1 tablespoon sea salt
Instructions
How to Make Dill Pickles
- Slice cucumbers lengthwise into quarters or thinly horizontally for chips.
- Divide prepared cucumbers among jars and add garlic, mustard seeds, peppercorns, and dill.
- In a saucepan, combine water, vinegar, sugar, and salt. Heat and stir until dissolved.
- Cool the brine slightly and pour over cucumbers in jars.
- Cool at room temperature, then refrigerate for pickling to start.
- Wait 2-6 days for best flavor development, especially for spears.
Notes
Use firm cucumbers for best crunch, and store in airtight jars in the fridge for up to 3 weeks. Resist tasting too early for the best flavor experience.