Easy Dill Pickle Recipe for Crunchy Homemade Goodness
Discover this easy dill pickle recipe for crunchy homemade goodness that elevates meals and snacks alike.
Equipment
- - Medium saucepan
- jars for storage
Ingredients
For the Pickles
- 12 to 14 pieces Persian cucumbers or 8 to 10 pickling cucumbers
- 4 cloves Garlic halved
- 2 teaspoons Mustard seeds
- 2 teaspoons Peppercorns
- a few sprigs Fresh dill per jar
For the Pickling Liquid
- 2 cups Water
- 2 cups Distilled white vinegar
- ΒΌ cup Cane sugar
- 2 tablespoons Sea salt
Instructions
Preparation
- Slice the cucumbers lengthwise into quarters or thinly for chips.
- Divide the cucumbers into jars, adding garlic, mustard seeds, peppercorns, and dill.
- Combine water, vinegar, sugar, and salt in a saucepan and heat until dissolved.
- Pour the brine over the cucumbers, ensuring they are fully submerged.
- Cool to room temperature before securing lids and refrigerating.
- Wait a few days for flavors to develop.
Notes
Add red pepper flakes for an optional spice kick. Ensure cucumbers are firm for best results.