Homemade dill pickles are a delicious and versatile snack that can be enjoyed on their own or as part of a meal. They're also relatively easy to make, and with a little planning, you can have a jar of pickles ready to enjoy in just a few days. Whether you're a seasoned pickle-maker or you're just starting out, there's a recipe out there that's perfect for you. Read on to learn more about the different types of dill pickles, the ingredients you'll need, and the step-by-step instructions to make your own batch.
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HOMEMADE DILL PICKLES
If you make a simple salt brine, add some spices, and submerge Kirby cucumbers in it for about a week, you get some fairly delicious pickles. I'm pretty sure if you measure your salt right and store the fermenting pickles at an appropriate temperature you'll get crunchy pickles.
Provided by Chef John
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Canning and Preserving Recipes Pickled
Time P7DT15m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place water, salt, and garlic into a large saucepan. Add cloves, bay leaves, coriander seeds, and black peppercorns. Stir until salt is dissolved. Heat over low for just a few minutes to bring water to room temperature. The water should not be warm.
- Place some dill flowers in the bottom of a jar or crock large enough to hold the cucumbers, spices, and some brine. Place a few of the cucumbers on top of the dill weed. Alternate layers of dill flowers and cucumbers, ending with a layer of dill. Pour pickling brine into the crock. Gently tap or shake the crock to eliminate any air bubbles. Weigh down the pickles with a small ramekin to ensure they stay below the surface of the brining liquid. Top with more brine. Reserve any extra brine to add if necessary during the fermentation process. Cover crock.
- Place crock where it can ferment at a temperature between 65 and 75 degrees F. Let pickles ferment for a week, checking every day to ensure pickles remain submerged. Small bubbles may appear; this is a normal product of the fermentation process. Add more brine if necessary.
- After about 8 days, you can skim off the foam. Test a pickle for flavor and crunch. You can continue fermenting them for a couple more days or, if you like them at this point, transfer pickles to a large jar. Fill jar with the brine from the fermentation process. Cover and store finished pickles in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 12.4 calories, Carbohydrate 2.9 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 0.5 g, Sodium 2886.8 mg, Sugar 1 g
HOMEMADE CANNED DILL PICKLES
Make and share this Homemade Canned Dill Pickles recipe from Food.com.
Provided by southern chef in lo
Categories < 30 Mins
Time 25m
Yield 10 quarts
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- You can keep your pickles whole or slice them.
- Wash the pickles and cut the stems off if you keep them whole.
- Stir the vinegar, water, and salt in large pot; let it just come to a boil.
- Have hot jars ready: Put in 1 clove garlic, 1 T pickling spice, several sprigs of dill, 1 T dill seed and 1 pinch alum (if you did not use lime).
- Pack the jars with cucumbers. Ladle the hot vinegar mixture over to within 1/2 inch of top of jars.
- Remove the air bubbles; wipe rims clean, seal, and process in hot water bath for 10 minutes.
HOMEMADE SPICY DILL PICKLES
Steps:
- Combine the vinegar, honey, pepper flakes, peppercorns, coriander, mustard seeds, fennel seeds, cumin and salt in a medium non-reactive saucepan over high heat and bring to a boil. Let boil for 2 minutes; remove from the heat and let sit until cooled to room temperature. Add the dill and cilantro. Place the cucumber in a medium bowl and pour the cooled vinegar mixture over them. Refrigerate, covered for 24 hours or up to 4 days.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 4 calorie, Sodium 422 milligrams, Carbohydrate 4 grams
Tips:
- Choose fresh, firm cucumbers for the best results.
- Use a variety of pickling spices to create different flavors.
- Soak the cucumbers in a salt water brine for at least 4 hours before pickling.
- Pack the cucumbers tightly into the jars to prevent them from floating.
- Cover the cucumbers completely with the pickling liquid.
- Process the jars in a boiling water bath for the recommended amount of time.
- Allow the pickles to cool completely before storing them.
Conclusion:
Making homemade dill pickles is a fun and rewarding experience. With a little planning and effort, you can create delicious pickles that will be enjoyed by your family and friends. So next time you have a craving for pickles, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!
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