When the craving for dill pickles strikes, who wants to wait days to enjoy them if you don't have to? With the right recipe, you can enjoy a crisp, flavorful pickle in just a few hours. From classic dill to spicy or sweet alternatives, there's a recipe here that will satisfy your pickle needs in no time. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy method or prefer to let your pickles develop a deeper flavor over a few days, this collection of recipes has something for everyone. So gather your cucumbers, spices, and vinegar, and let's get pickling!
Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!
REFRIGERATOR DILL PICKLES
These pickles taste so fresh and have just the right amount of dill and garlic. They taste great along-side a hotdog on a bun. They also taste great alone as a healthy snack. The pickles should be good for 6 weeks. Enjoy! You can also cut cucumbers into chips if you prefer a pickle chip instead of a spear.
Provided by Tammy Gulgren
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Canning and Preserving Recipes Pickled
Time P3DT25m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Stir water, vinegar, sugar, and sea salt together in a saucepan over high heat. Bring to a boil; remove from heat and cool completely.
- Combine cucumber spears, garlic cloves, and fresh dill in a large glass or plastic container. Pour cooled vinegar mixture over cucumber mixture. Seal container with lid and refrigerate for at least 3 days.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 13.1 calories, Carbohydrate 3.1 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 0.4 g, Sodium 443.7 mg, Sugar 1.9 g
EASY DILL PICKLES, AS LITTLE AS 1 JAR AT A TIME!
Good recipe for home gardeners. No more waiting until you have enough cucumbers to do a huge recipe! Follow amounts listed to be added to each jar. This way you can make just one jar or many jars easily.
Provided by frugalgreengirl
Categories Vegetable
Time 20m
Yield 1 Pint
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Wash cucumbers well and cut off blossom end by about 1/4 inch. This is where the enzymes that make pickles too soft mainly is so trimming them will help the pickles stay crispy. If you cant tell which end is the blossom end its the lighter colored end.
- Prepare the cucumbers as you wish by leaving small ones whole for baby dills, cutting them in half length wise then each half in thirds or fourths length wise to make spears, slicing rounds for hamburger chips or chopping finely for dill relish.
- Start the jars by putting the leaf in the bottom first then the spices. Next add the prepared cucumbers to the neck of the jars. Add the vinegar then enough HOT water to 1/4" from the top.
- Wipe the top rim of the jar(s) clean and place a sterilized NEW lid on each jar. Screw the ring band on and tighten.
- Place in water bath canner or stock pot with hot water in it. Make sure water level is at least one inch over the tallest jar. Bring canner to a boil. Process exactly 10 minutes. Count processing time from the time the water canner STARTS to come to a full rolling boil, not the time the jars are placed in the canner.
- Remove jars when time has been reached and cool on a towel on the counter. If they seal they are good for one year, if they don't put them in the fridge and use those ones first. They are good right away but are even better when they have been in the brine for a week. ENJOY!
DILL PICKLES-(ONE JAR AT A TIME)
I liked this recipe, because I didn't have to do a whole bunch of jars at one time, I could go out and pick a few cucumbers and do one jar at a time.
Provided by CookingMonster
Categories Vegetable
Time 15m
Yield 1 quart, 1 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Place heads of dill and garlic in hot sterilized quart jar. Fill with small cucumbers to within 1 inch of top.
- Brine: Combine water, venegar and salt in saucepan.
- Bring to a boil.
- Pour over cucumbers to within 1/4 inch of top with boiling vinegar.
- Seal.
- Makes one quart.
REFRIGERATOR DILL PICKLES
Using only a handful of pantry ingredients, a Mason jar, and a few hours in the refrigerator, you can make classic dill pickles that are just as tangy and flavorful as those prepared according to more traditional (and labor-intensive) canning techniques. Plus this recipe can be scaled with ease, meaning you can make just one jar or ten in a matter of minutes. So if you're a pickle lover but short on time, this method is for you.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 1h10m
Yield 1 quart
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Bring the vinegar, 1 1/2 cups water and 1 tablespoon salt to a boil in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring until the salt is dissolved, about 3 minutes. Remove from the heat.
- Meanwhile, place the peppercorns, red pepper flakes, dill and garlic in a 1-quart Mason (or other glass) jar. Pack the cucumbers in the jar as tightly as possible.
- Pour the vinegar mixture over the cucumbers so the cucumbers are completely submerged. Leave uncovered and allow to cool to room temperature, about 1 hour. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 day before using. The pickles will keep in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Tips:
Canning dill pickles is a great way to preserve the fresh flavor of cucumbers and enjoy them all year round. Here are some tips for making the best dill pickles:- Use fresh, firm cucumbers.
- Wash the cucumbers thoroughly before pickling.
- Use a variety of spices and herbs to flavor the pickles, such as dill, garlic, and mustard seeds.
- Make sure the brine is strong enough to prevent the pickles from spoiling.
- Process the pickles in a boiling water bath for at least 10 minutes.
- Let the pickles cool completely before storing them.
Conclusion:
Canning dill pickles is a rewarding experience that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With a little planning and effort, you can create delicious pickles that will be enjoyed by your family and friends for years to come. So what are you waiting for? Grab a jar and get started today!
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