Dill Pickles By The Jar Recipe

Discover the magic of homemade dill pickles! This tried-and-true recipe yields perfectly crisp, tangy pickles fermented right in the jar. No crock needed! This easy method, perfect for beginners, produces one quart of delicious pickles – easily scalable to any quantity. Learn how to achieve that perfect balance of dill and garlic, creating a flavor explosion that will elevate your sandwiches, salads, and more. This recipe also works great with other vegetables like green beans and carrots!

Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 60540 mins
Calories 2.9 kcal
Protein 0g
Rating 2.0 (5 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Dill Pickles By The Jar

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How to Make Dill Pickles By The Jar

  1. Scrub cucumbers thoroughly with a soft vegetable brush under cool running water.
  2. Trim 1/16 inch from the blossom end of each cucumber and discard any bruised or damaged cucumbers.
  3. Place quart canning jars in a canner, cover with water, and bring to a boil. Boil for 10 minutes to sterilize.
  4. Prepare the brine: In a saucepan, combine 4 cups water, 1 cup white vinegar, and 2 tablespoons pickling salt. Heat until the salt is completely dissolved.
  5. Place 2-3 heads of fresh dill seed (well-formed, green heads) into each sterilized jar.
  6. Add 1 clove garlic and/or 1-2 small hot peppers (optional) to each jar.
  7. Pack cucumbers tightly into jars. Start by laying larger cucumbers on the bottom, then stack and gently push down using the end of a wooden spoon to fit more.
  8. Pour hot brine over cucumbers, leaving about 1/2 inch headspace.
  9. Immediately seal jars with sterilized lids and rings.
  10. Do not hot water process.
  11. Store jars on newspaper (to catch any overflow) in a cool, dark place.
  12. Enjoy after 6 weeks, but for the best flavor, wait 6 months!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

14 g

Sugar

1g

Fat

0g

Carbs

0g