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Aunt Edna's Dill Pickles Recipe

These dill pickles, a family favorite, are incredibly crisp and bursting with flavor! Aunt Edna's secret recipe ensures perfectly tangy pickles every time. Get ready to devour jar after jar – but be patient! Allow at least one week, preferably two, for optimal flavor development.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Calories 241.8 kcal
Protein 16g
Rating 3.5 (6 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Aunt Edna's Dill Pickles

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How to Make Aunt Edna's Dill Pickles

  1. Wash 10-12 pickling cucumbers thoroughly and gently scrub away any spines.
  2. Pack cucumbers tightly into sterilized pint-sized jars.
  3. Add 2-3 large garlic cloves, and 1-2 dill heads (or 2 tablespoons dill seeds) to each jar.
  4. Optionally, add 1-2 thin slices of carrot per jar for added color and flavor.
  5. In a saucepan, combine 2 cups water, 1 cup white vinegar, 1/4 cup pickling salt, and 1/4 cup sugar.
  6. Bring the brine to a rolling boil, stirring until salt and sugar dissolve completely.
  7. Carefully pour the hot brine over the cucumbers in the jars, leaving about 1/2 inch headspace.
  8. Remove any air bubbles by gently tapping the jars on the counter and adding more brine if needed.
  9. Wipe the jar rims clean and securely seal the jars with lids.
  10. Process in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes (adjust based on jar size and altitude – refer to canning guidelines).
  11. Allow jars to cool completely. You should hear a satisfying ‘pop’ sound as the jars seal.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

296 g

Sugar

119g

Fat

2g

Carbs

18g

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