Best 10 Homemade Spicy Dill Pickles Recipes

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Are you looking for a way to add a spicy kick to your meals? If so, then homemade spicy dill pickles are just what you need! With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create delicious and crispy pickles that will add flavor and zest to your favorite dishes. From classic sandwiches to burgers and salads, there are countless ways to enjoy these spicy treats. So, grab your apron and let's get started on making some homemade spicy dill pickles!

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

HOMEMADE SPICY GARLIC DILL PICKLES RECIPE



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A healthy dose of fresh, peeled garlic cloves, homemade pickling spice, and chili peppers give these homemade pickles a seriously delicious spicy kick.

Provided by Heidi

Categories     Snack

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 tablespoons black peppercorns
2 tablespoons mustard seeds
2 tablespoons coriander seeds
2 tablespoons dill seed
1 tablespoon allspice berries
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
10-12 bay leaves (, crumbled)
10-12 pounds pickling cucumbers (, scrubbed clean and kept whole or sliced)
2 cups apple cider vinegar
2 cups white vinegar
4 cups water
5 tablespoons pickling salt
Homemade pickling spice (recipe above) (, 2-3 tablespoons per jar)
Dried dill weed from a 2-ounce package (, 2-3 fronds and stalks per jar)
10-18 small Thai red peppers (, split down the middle but not separated, leaving seeds intact (2-3 per jar))
20-30 whole garlic cloves (, peeled and lightly smashed (4-5 per jar))

Steps:

  • Add all of the ingredients to a small bowl and stir to mix.
  • Prepare your jars and lids for canning. I run my jars through the dishwasher to sterilize and remove them while still warm. Add the lids to a small pot of simmering boiled water to pull from for the canning process.
  • In a large stock pot to avoid contaminationbring the vinegars, water and salt to a simmer.
  • To each sterilized jar add: 2-3 tablespoons of pickling spice, 2-3 fronds and stalks of dried dill weed, 2-3 Thai red peppers depending on your preference and 4-5 whole garlic cloves to each jar. Pack the whole or sliced cucumbers into the jars so they are tight but aren't damaged in the process. The cucumbers should sit below the neck of the jar. Trim the cucumbers if they're poking up too high.
  • Pour the brine into the jars leaving 1/2 inch headspace, just covering the cucumbers.
  • Wipe the rims of the jars and use tongs to place the lids and rings (that have been sterilized in simmering water) on top of the jars. To avoid contamination, do not touch the lids where they sit on the jars with your fingers.
  • Process in a canner water bath of boiling water for 10 minutes. Remove the jars from the pot and allow them to cool on a dishtowel on the counter. As the jars cool you will hear them pop as they seal. Sealed jars should feel solid when tapped and be concave in shape.
  • Store in a dry cool place. Pickles will be ready to try in about 7-10 days but get even better over time. They can be stored for up to 1 year.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 114 kcal, Carbohydrate 14 g, Protein 3 g, Fat 3 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 7006 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving

SPICY DILL PICKLES



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These pickles are NOT for the faint of heart. The brine will give you a nice kick. Perfect for burgers and hoagies. If you like pickled peppers, the same recipe can be used with peppers instead of pickles! They keep in the refrigerator for a few months.

Provided by Stephanie Mayes

Time P1DT50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 cups water
1 ½ cups white vinegar
2 peppers habanero peppers, sliced
2 cloves garlic, sliced
1 serrano pepper, sliced
2 tablespoons white sugar
2 tablespoons salt
1 teaspoon black peppercorns
1 teaspoon pickling spice
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
3 large cucumbers, sliced
4 sprigs fresh dill

Steps:

  • Inspect a quart-sized canning jar for cracks. Immerse in simmering water until brine is ready. Wash a new, unused lid and ring in warm soapy water.
  • Combine water, vinegar, habanero peppers, garlic, serrano pepper, sugar, salt, peppercorns, pickling spice, and red pepper flakes in a pot and bring to a simmer.
  • Remove pot from the burner and let the liquid cool to a warm enough temperature to handle, but not to room temperature, 15 to 20 minutes; you want the heat so it will soak into the veggies.
  • Place cucumbers and dill in the canning jar. Ladle the warm brine into the jar until cucumbers are covered and brine is near the top of the jar. Let cool to room temperature, 15 to 20 more minutes. Seal jar and place in the refrigerator for 1 to 3 days before eating.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 65.6 calories, Carbohydrate 15.6 g, Fat 0.4 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 1.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 3499 mg, Sugar 10 g

HOMEMADE SPICY DILL PICKLES



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Provided by Bobby Flay

Categories     condiment

Time P1DT25m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 cups rice wine vinegar
2 tablespoons honey
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon whole white peppercorns
1 teaspoon coriander seeds
1 teaspoon mustard seeds
1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds
1/2 teaspoon toasted cumin seeds
1 tablespoon kosher salt
2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh dill
2 tablespoons coarsely chopped cilantro leaves
2 unpeeled English cucumbers, washed, cut in 1/2 horizontally, then quartered lengthwise

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

SPICY DILL PICKLES



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 47m

Yield 6 pints of pickles

Number Of Ingredients 10

24 pickling cucumbers (kirbys), each between 3 and 4-inches long
6 small bunches fresh dill
1 small yellow onion, peeled and thinly sliced
12 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed
6 dried small red chili peppers
1 1/2 teaspoons black peppercorns
3 cups water
3 cups apple cider vinegar
1/2 cup pickling salt
1/4 cup granulated sugar

Steps:

  • Place the cucumbers in a large bowl and cover with cold water. Refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight.
  • Sterilize 6 pint-sized jars and 6 lids in a hot water bath according to the manufacturer's instructions. Divide the dill, onions, garlic, peppers and peppercorns among the jars. Drain the cucumbers and tightly pack into the jars.
  • Bring a large pot or canner of water to a boil.
  • In a medium pot, combine the vinegar, water, salt, and sugar, and bring to a boil. Boil for 2 minutes to dissolve the salt and sugar.
  • Pour the hot liquid over the cucumbers, leaving a 1/2-inch of headspace at the top of each jar. Tap the jars on the counter to dispel any air bubbles, cover with lids and rings, and seal tightly. Place the jars in the pot or canner of boiling water and process for 15 minutes. Remove carefully with tongs and when cool, store in a cool, dry place for at least 3 weeks before opening.

SPICY REFRIGERATOR DILL PICKLES



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This is a wonderful, spicy dill pickle with a nice hint of sweetness. Plan to at least double the amount of crushed red pepper if you like it REALLY spicy...YUM!

Provided by FAIRYFAHRENHOLZ

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Canning and Preserving Recipes     Pickled

Time P10DT2h15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

12 3 to 4 inch long pickling cucumbers
2 cups water
1 ¾ cups white vinegar
1 ½ cups chopped fresh dill weed
½ cup white sugar
8 cloves garlic, chopped
1 ½ tablespoons coarse salt
1 tablespoon pickling spice
1 ½ teaspoons dill seed
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste
4 sprigs fresh dill weed

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the cucumbers, water, vinegar, chopped dill, sugar, garlic, salt, pickling spice, dill seed, and red pepper flakes. Stir, and let stand at room temperature for 2 hours, until the sugar and salt dissolve.
  • Remove the cucumbers to three 1 1/2 pint wide mouth jars, placing 4 cucumbers into each jar. Ladle in the liquid from the bowl to cover. Place a sprig of fresh dill into each jar, and seal with lids. Refrigerate for 10 days before eating. Use within 1 month.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 69.7 calories, Carbohydrate 16.9 g, Fat 0.3 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 1.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 728.1 mg, Sugar 11.7 g

MONDO'S HOT & SPICY PICKLES



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This recipe was created by my husband Armando (Mondo) who has come up with this recipe after searching for a good hot & spicy pickle and couldn't find one that was spicy enough! People beg for jars of these and my friend Stacey claims that they cure any cold!!HA!

Provided by Monica in PA

Categories     Spicy

Time 2h8m

Yield 10 canning jars

Number Of Ingredients 12

30 -40 medium pickling cucumbers
4 cups vinegar
3 quarts water
2 tablespoons sugar
fresh dill
alum
1 garlic, bulb whole cloves and some chopped
3/4 cup kosher salt or 3/4 cup sea salt
1 1/2 tablespoons peppercorns
red dried hot chili peppers
1 tablespoon pickling spices
crushed red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • Clean cucumbers in cold water.
  • Place water, vinegar, sugar, salt in large pot.
  • Place sprigs of dill (stems and all) and pickling spices in cheesecloth. Knot the cheesecloth and place in pot with the rest of ingredients.
  • Bring to a boil to make a brine solution.
  • Place a few peppercorns, few garlic cloves or chopped garlic, 1/8 teaspoons Alum, a couple dried whole chile peppers in each empty canning jar that is going to be used. If you desire hotter pickles, add optional 1 - 2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes to each jar.
  • Then place pickles in jar and fill with brine solution.
  • Wipe rims of jars with clean cloth, place lids and screw on bands fingertip-tight.
  • Process for 8 minutes in water bath.
  • Remove to cloth-protected counter and let rest undisturbed for 24 hours to cool.
  • Pickles are ready to eat in about 2 weeks. Enjoy!

HOMEMADE SPICY DILL PICKLES



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These Dill Pickles are out of this world! Bobby Flay had the recipe posted on Food Network's website. I made them for the holidays and people didn't stop raving about them. They are very easy and delicious. You may adjust the spice to your liking. The longer they sit, the hotter they get. I quartered them both horizontally and vertically to make them more bite-size. We liked them best after 4 days.

Provided by Retired Greyhound M

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time P1DT20m

Yield 8-16 pieces, 4-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 cups rice wine vinegar
2 tablespoons honey
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon whole white peppercorns
1 teaspoon coriander seed
1 teaspoon mustard seeds
1/2 teaspoon toasted cumin seed
1 tablespoon kosher salt
2 tablespoons coarsely chopped dill
2 tablespoons coarsely chopped cilantro leaves
2 unpeeled English cucumbers, washed, cut in 1/2 horizontally then quartered lengthwise

Steps:

  • Combine the vinegar, honey, pepper flakes, 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 cut cucumbers in a medium bowl and pour the cooled vinegar mixture over them. Refrigerate, covered for 24 hours or up to 4 days. (leaving them longer just makes them hotter but still delicious.) Cooking time includes refrigeration.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 61.6, Fat 0.6, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 1748.6, Carbohydrate 14.9, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 11.2, Protein 1.4

SPICY DILL PICKLES



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Categories     Garlic     Herb     Vegetable     Summer     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes three 1 1/2-pint jars

Number Of Ingredients 10

12 pickling cucumbers
2 cups water
1 3/4 cups distilled white vinegar
1 1/2 cups packed coarsely chopped fresh dill
1/2 cup sugar
8 garlic cloves, chopped
1 1/2 tablespoons coarse salt
1 tablespoon pickling spice
1 1/2 teaspoons dill seeds
1/2 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients except dill sprigs in large bowl. Stir, let stand at room temperature 2 hours until sugar and salt dissolve.
  • Transfer 4 cucumbers to each of three 1 1/2-pint wide-mouth jars. Pour pickling mixture over to cover. Place a few dill sprigs in each jar. Cover jars with lids and close tightly. Refrigerate at least 10 days. Pickles will stay fresh for up to 1 month. Keep refrigerated.

SWEET AND SPICY DILL PICKLES RECIPE - (4.1/5)



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Provided by brendaz

Number Of Ingredients 10

Brine:
Small, firm cucumbers
Dill (2 heads per jar)
Garlic cloves, peeled (4 per jar or more to taste)
Jalapeno slices (2 slices per jar or more to taste)
Pickling spice (2 tsp. per jar)
13 cups water
5 cups pickling vinegar
4 cups sugar
1/2 cup course salt

Steps:

  • (This includes directions for processing in a boiling water bath, which is recommended for safe storage. I personally skip this part, but ensure that my jars are fresh from the dishwasher and very hot. I seldom have a jar that does not seal, and only make enough to last the year. But if you are planning on storing your jars for an extended period, a boiling water bath is recommended.) Place jars into dishwasher and run them on a regular cycle. Meanwhile, fill the canner about 1/3 full of water and start heating. Put all the brine ingredients into a large pot and bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer. Bring a small pot of water to a boil and remove from heat; place the jar seals into the hot water and let them sit until you are ready to use them. (I use the Bernardin Snap Seals and lids). When the jars are ready, remove them from the dishwasher one at a time. Place a head of dill, 2 cloves of garlic, 1 slice of jalapeno and 1 tsp. pickling spice into the bottom of the jar. Fill the jar tightly with cucumbers, strategically placing them for maximum fit. Place on top of the cucumbers 2 cloves of garlic, 1 tsp. of pickling spice, 2 slices of jalapeno and lastly one more head of dill. Using a glass measure or a soup ladle, carefully pour the hot brine into the jar to within a couple of millimeters of the top; place the seal and then screw the lid on tightly. Move on to the next jar and repeat until all the jars are full and sealed. Place each jar into the canner- you may need to add more hot water to ensure that all jars are covered by at least one inch of water. Cover canner and bring water to full rolling boil; once the water is boiling process for 15 minutes. When processing time is complete, remove canner lid, wait 5 minutes, then carefully remove jars without tilting and place them upright on a protected work surface. Cool upright, undisturbed for 24 hours, then move them to a cupboard or cool, dark room for storage. The pickles will be ready to eat in 4 weeks, but are even better if you can leave them for 6 weeks. Enjoy!

OLD-FASHIONED GARLIC DILL PICKLES



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When I was raising my big family, I'd make dill pickles toward the end of the growing season for winter's keeping. Crushed red pepper flakes gives them a bit of bite.- Lily Julow, Lawrenceville, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 55m

Yield 3 quarts.

Number Of Ingredients 7

15 garlic cloves, peeled and halved, divided
15 fresh dill heads
4 pounds small cucumbers (3 to 4 inches long)
6 cups water
4-1/2 cups white vinegar
6 tablespoons canning salt
3/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • Place five garlic clove halves and five dill heads in each of three hot 1-quart jars. Pack cucumbers into jars to within 1/2 in. of the top., In a large saucepan, bring water, vinegar, salt and pepper flakes to a boil. Carefully ladle hot liquid over cucumbers, leaving 1/2-in. headspace. Add remaining five garlic clove halves to each jar. Remove air bubbles and adjust headspace, if necessary, by adding hot mixture. Wipe rims. Center lids on jars; screw on bands until fingertip tight. , Place jars into canner with simmering water, ensuring that they are completely covered with water. Bring to a boil; process for 15 minutes. Remove jars and cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 10 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 138mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 0 protein.

Tips:

  • Choose small to medium-sized cucumbers for the best flavor and texture.
  • Use fresh dill for the best flavor. If you don't have fresh dill, you can use 1 tablespoon of dried dill weed.
  • If you like your pickles extra spicy, you can add more red pepper flakes or a serrano pepper to the brine.
  • Be sure to sterilize your jars and lids before canning the pickles.
  • Store the pickles in a cool, dark place for at least 2 weeks before eating.

Conclusion:

These homemade spicy dill pickles are the perfect addition to any summer meal. They're also a great gift for friends and family. With just a few simple ingredients and a little time, you can enjoy delicious, crunchy pickles all year long. So what are you waiting for? Get started today!

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