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Dill Pickles

:  July/August 2010

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Supermarket dill pickles can’t beat the fresh flavor and snap of homemade.


Dill Pickles Recipe

Makes: 6 pint jars (about 12 cups)

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Ingredients

  • 3 1/2 pounds pickling cucumbers or other small cucumbers, cut into quarters or eighths (about 12 cups)
  • 1 tablespoon pickling spice
  • 12-24 sprigs fresh dill
  • 3-6 whole large cloves garlic, sliced
  • 3 cups distilled white vinegar or cider vinegar
  • 3 cups water
  • 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons sea salt
  • 2 tablespoons sugar

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Preparation

  1. Divide cucumber spears among 6 pint-size (2-cup) canning jars or similar-size tempered-glass or heatproof-plastic containers with lids. Add 1/2 teaspoon pickling spice to each jar. Divide the dill sprigs and garlic slices among the jars.
  2. Combine vinegar, 3 cups water, salt and sugar in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil and stir until the salt and sugar dissolve. Let boil for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat.
  3. Carefully fill jars (or containers) with brine to within 1/2 inch of the rim, covering the cucumbers completely. (Discard any leftover brine.)
  4. Place the lids on the jars (or containers). Refrigerate for at least 24 hours before serving. Store in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.

Tips & Notes

  • Make Ahead Tip: Cover and refrigerate for up to 1 month. | Equipment: 6 pint-size (2-cup) canning jars or similar-size tempered-glass or heatproof-plastic containers with lids

Nutrition

Per ¼-cup serving: 4 calories; 0 g fat ( 0 g sat , 0 g mono ); 0 mg cholesterol; 1 g carbohydrates; 0 g added sugars; 0 g protein; 0 g fiber; 53 mg sodium; 38 mg potassium.

Carbohydrate Servings: 0

Exchanges: free food


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Sauce/Condiment, savory
Side dish, vegetable
Appetizer
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Appetizers
Lunch
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Ethnic/Regional
American
Season
Summer
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Gluten free
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Gifts
Make ahead instructions
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Total Time
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Servings
8 or more
Preparation/ Technique
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Publication
July/August 2010
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