Best 6 Old Fashioned Garlic Dill Pickles Recipes

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Pickles are a delicious and versatile food that can be enjoyed as a snack, side dish, or even as a main course. They are a great way to preserve vegetables and add flavor to your meals. If you're looking for a classic pickle recipe that will bring you back to your childhood, look no further than old fashioned garlic dill pickles. These pickles are made with simple ingredients and can be easily prepared at home. The combination of garlic, dill, and vinegar creates a tangy and flavorful pickle that will be a hit with everyone who tries them.

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OLD-FASHIONED PICKLE BARREL PICKLES



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Provided by Food Network

Time P1m10DT15h15m

Number Of Ingredients 6

5 pounds pickling cucumbers of uniform size (4 inches)
4 tablespoons pickling spices
6 bunches dill, washed and chopped
4 cloves garlic
1 cup white vinegar
2/3 cup pickling salt

Steps:

  • Gently scrub pickles with a vegetable brush and rinse with cool water. Dry thoroughly. In a large stoneware crock or a deep enamel kettle sprinkle in half of pickling spices, dill and garlic over the bottom. Layer cucumbers in crock, filling to within 3 inches of top. Sprinkle with remaining pickling spices, dill and garlic. Mix vinegar with salt and 2 quarrts of water. Pour over cucumbers, to cover. Weight with a plate and cans, making sure cucumbers are completely submerged. Cover loosely with cheesecloth. Check pickles each day and skim off scum as it forms -- it may not begin to form until fifth day. Do not stir pickles, but make sure they remain completely submerged in brine at all times. If necessary, add additional brine. Leave for 3 to 4 weeks. Pickles will turn an olive-drab color and texture will be soft-crisp and be uniformly translucent. Let stand or an additional month to develop flavor, replacing brine as necessary.;

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.

GARLIC DILL PICKLES



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These easy-to-make pickles from Bruce and Eric Bromberg's "Blue Ribbon Cookbook" are tasty as a topping for their Barbecued Pork Sandwich or a simple snack for any time of day.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Yield Makes about 18 pickles

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ice cubes
2 pounds Kirby cucumbers, scrubbed
2 tablespoons white vinegar
1/4 cup coarse salt
2 tablespoons sliced garlic
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
1 tablespoon brown or yellow mustard seeds
1 dried bay leaf

Steps:

  • Fill a large bowl with ice and add cucumbers. Let chill for at least 30 minutes or up to overnight, in the refrigerator.
  • Fill a medium nonreactive saucepan with 4 cups water. Add vinegar and salt; bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until salt is dissolved, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let mixture cool to room temperature.
  • Drain cucumbers and place in a large bowl. Add garlic, dill, mustard seeds, and bay leaf. Pour water mixture over cucumbers and place a plate or other heavy object over cucumbers to weight down. Cucumbers should be completely submerged; add more water if necessary. Cover bowl tightly with plastic wrap and let stand at room temperature for 3 to 4 days before using. Transfer to refrigerator; pickles will keep for up to 1 week.

GRANDMA'S DILL PICKLES



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This treasured dill pickle recipe is like an old friend. These crispy spears have a slightly salty, tart flavor with a good balance of dill, garlic and peppers. -Betty Sitzman, Wray, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h5m

Yield 9 quarts.

Number Of Ingredients 7

11 cups water
5 cups white vinegar
1 cup canning salt
12 pounds pickling cucumbers, quartered or halved lengthwise
9 dill sprigs or heads
18 garlic cloves
18 dried hot chilies

Steps:

  • In a stockpot, bring water, vinegar and salt to a boil; boil 10 minutes. Pack cucumbers into nine hot quart jars within 1/2 in. of top. Place one dill head, two garlic cloves and two peppers in each jar. , Carefully ladle hot mixture into jars, leaving 1/2-in. headspace. . 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 4 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 727mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

GRANDMA'S DILL PICKLES



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Make and share this Grandma's Dill Pickles recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Surrealdream

Categories     < 4 Hours

Time 2h25m

Yield 7 quarts, 7 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

17 -18 lbs pickling cucumbers (3-5-inch Long)
1 1/2 cups pickling salt
32 cups water
6 cups vinegar
3/4 cup pickling salt
1/4 cup sugar
9 cups water
2 tablespoons whole mixed pickling spices
2 tablespoons alum
14 teaspoons mustard seeds
17 garlic cloves
21 heads fresh dill

Steps:

  • Wash cucumbers using cloth and cold water.
  • Drain, Place in large crock or pot.
  • Mix 1 1/2 cups salt and 32 cups water to make 5% brine. If you need to, mix more in same proportions to cover cucumbers.
  • Poor brine over cucumbers and let stand 24hrs, then drain.
  • Wash and sterilize jars and lids. Keep jars in boiling hot water untill ready to use. Keep lids with seals in simmering (NOT BOILING)water untill ready to use.
  • Combine Vinegar, 3/4 cups salt, sugar, and 9 cups water.
  • Tie mixed pickeling spices in cheese cloth and add to vinegar, sugar, salt and water.
  • Heat to boiling then discard cheese cloth.
  • Pack cucumbers in clean HOT jars.
  • Add 2 teaspoons mustard seed, alum, 1-2 garlic cloves, 3 heads dill or 1 tabelspoon dill seed to each jar.
  • Cover with boiling water, filling jars 1/2" from top.
  • Put seals and lids on, process in a canner. If you don't have a canner, you can cover the jars with BOILING water and place in your oven at 200F for about 20 minutes. The jars and liquid need to be hot in order for it to seal.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 261.2, Fat 2.7, SaturatedFat 0.5, Sodium 36447.1, Carbohydrate 50.8, Fiber 6.2, Sugar 26, Protein 8.7

FERMENTED KOSHER-STYLE DILL PICKLES



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These old-fashioned deli-style pickles are created entirely by fermentation, without the use of vinegar. This recipe produces a quantity that fills a half-gallon Mason jar. If you like, add a few non-traditional chile de arbol peppers for their red visual appeal (and spiciness)!

Provided by Doug in Manhattan

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

Time P3DT20m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 7

½ gallon water
2 pounds Kirby cucumbers
1 cup tap water
⅓ cup kosher salt
5 cloves fresh garlic, or more to taste
1 bunch fresh dill, stems trimmed
3 dried chile de arbol peppers

Steps:

  • Pour 1/2 gallon of water into a large container or pot. Cover loosely and allow to sit for 24 hour to allow dissolved chlorine to escape.
  • Crisp cucumbers by storing in the refrigerator or soaking in very cold water for 1 hour.
  • Bring 1 cup water to a boil in a saucepan. Add salt and stir to combine. Set aside to cool.
  • Wash cucumbers in cold water and remove any blossoms that may be clinging to them. Quarter large cucumbers lengthwise. Cut medium cucumbers in half lengthwise. Leave gherkin-sized cucumbers whole.
  • Peel and gently crush garlic cloves, but don't splinter them into fragments.
  • Pour cooled salt water into a 1/2-gallon Mason jar. Add cucumbers, garlic, dill, and dried chile peppers, arranged attractively. Pack cucumbers tightly; they will shrink as they pickle. Fill the jar with the dechlorinated water until cucumbers are just covered to avoid overly diluting the brine.
  • Loosely cover the jar and set aside at room temperature. Set the jar on a dish if it is very full, to catch any dribbles. Give the pickles 12 to 24 hours to begin fermenting. Refrigerate them, in brine and loosely covered, as they approach the stage of pickling you prefer: new, half-sour, or sour. Don't overshoot the mark, as refrigeration slows, but does not stop, fermentation.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 29.5 calories, Carbohydrate 5.5 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 1.2 g, Sodium 1906 mg, Sugar 1 g

Tips:

  • Choose the right cucumbers: For the best pickles, use fresh, firm cucumbers that are about 2 to 3 inches long.
  • Prepare the cucumbers properly: Wash the cucumbers thoroughly and cut them into spears or rounds, depending on your preference. If using whole cucumbers, pierce them with a fork to help the brine penetrate.
  • Make a flavorful brine: The brine is what gives pickles their unique flavor. Use a combination of water, vinegar, sugar, salt, and spices to create a brine that is both flavorful and acidic.
  • Use fresh herbs and spices: Fresh herbs and spices will add a lot of flavor to your pickles. Some popular options include garlic, dill, mustard seeds, and celery seeds.
  • Let the pickles ferment: Fermentation is what gives pickles their characteristic sour flavor. Allow the pickles to ferment for at least 2 weeks, or longer for a more intense flavor.
  • Store the pickles properly: Once the pickles are fermented, they can be stored in a cool, dark place for up to a year.

Conclusion:

Making old-fashioned garlic dill pickles is a fun and easy way to preserve cucumbers and enjoy them all year long. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create delicious pickles that are sure to be a hit with your family and friends. So next time you have a surplus of cucumbers, give this recipe a try!

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