No Vinegar Dill Pickles Recipe

Craving delicious dill pickles but want to skip the vinegar? This recipe delivers incredibly crisp and flavorful pickles without a single drop of vinegar! Perfect for those seeking a unique and refreshing twist on a classic. We'll guide you through every step, from perfectly scrubbing your pickling cucumbers (the hardest part, we promise!) to achieving that tangy, dill-infused goodness. This recipe is easily scalable – make one quart or a dozen! Prepare to be amazed by how simple and delicious these are.

Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 60510 mins
Calories 2.4 kcal
Protein 0g
Rating 1.8 (10 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for No Vinegar Dill Pickles

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How to Make No Vinegar Dill Pickles

  1. Wash and scrub the pickling cucumbers vigorously with a soft brush under cold running water. Remove all dirt, grit, and blossom ends.
  2. Pack the scrubbed cucumbers tightly into a clean quart jar.
  3. In a separate bowl, combine water and canning salt, stirring until salt dissolves completely.
  4. Add dill seeds, fresh dill, garlic, peppercorns, and bay leaves to the jar.
  5. Carefully pour the salt brine over the cucumbers, ensuring they are completely submerged. Leave about 1/2 inch of headspace at the top of the jar.
  6. If needed, add more brine to ensure cucumbers remain submerged.
  7. Seal the jar tightly with a lid.
  8. Place the jar in the refrigerator. Allow at least 24 hours for the pickles to ferment and develop their flavor, though they will continue to improve for several days. Longer fermentation will lead to a more sour and tangy taste.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

19 g

Sugar

1g

Fat

0g

Carbs

0g