CLASSIC DILL PICKLES

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Provided by Alison Roman

Categories     Side     Low Fat     Vegetarian     Kid-Friendly     Summer     Brine     Healthy     Bon Appétit     Vegan     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher     Small Plates

Yield Makes 2 quarts

Number Of Ingredients 14

For the brine:
1 cup distilled white vinegar
2 tablespoons kosher salt
2 teaspoons sugar
2 tablespoons spices (e.g., peppercorns, coriander seeds, and/or mustard seeds)
2 cups water
For the pickles:
2 pounds kirby cucumbers, quartered
10 large dill sprigs
Hot brine (see formula, left)-using
2 teaspoons black peppercorns
2 teaspoons caraway seeds
Special equipment:
Two 1 quart canning jars with lids

Steps:

  • For the brine:
  • Bring 1 cup distilled white vinegar, 2 tablespoons kosher salt, 2 teaspoons sugar, up to 2 tablespoons spices (e.g., peppercorns, coriander seeds, and/or mustard seeds), and 2 cups water to a boil in a saucepan. Pour over vegetables in jars.
  • For the pickles:
  • Divide 2 pounds kirby cucumbers, quartered, and 10 large dill sprigs between jars.
  • Dividing evenly, pour hot brine (see formula, left)-using 2 teaspoons black peppercorns and 2 teaspoons caraway seeds for the spices-into jars and cover. Let cool, then chill.
  • Do Ahead
  • Cucumbers can be pickled 2 months ahead. Keep chilled.

Galen Reilly
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I love making these pickles. They're so easy and they always turn out great.


Oromo Comedy React
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These pickles are a great addition to any charcuterie board. They're also a great snack on their own.


Mhr Lal Mhr Lal Kabir
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I'm not a big fan of pickles, but these are actually really good. They're not too sour and they have a nice crunch.


Hussain Akhtar
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These pickles are a great way to use up extra cucumbers. I always have a few jars of them in my fridge.


Abdurrazzak Adam
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I love the sweet and tangy flavor of these pickles. They're the perfect addition to any sandwich or salad.


Khawaja Waqas
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These pickles are so easy to make and they taste amazing. I'm definitely going to be making them again.


Sayed Ziaulllah
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I followed the recipe exactly and my pickles turned out perfect. They're so delicious and I can't wait to eat them all!


widley Calixte Officiel
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These pickles are the best I've ever had. I'm so glad I found this recipe.


arifin tamim
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I made these pickles for a party and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them!


Kim Matthew
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These pickles are a great addition to any sandwich or salad. They're also a great snack on their own.


Akampa Anoldo
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I love these pickles! They're so crunchy and flavorful. I always have a jar of them in my fridge.


Mateusz Brzozowski
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I've made these pickles several times and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and they taste delicious.


Co create
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These pickles are the perfect balance of sweet and tangy. I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfectly. I can't wait to make them again!