Polish Dill Pickles Canned Recipe

Capture the taste of old-world Poland with this authentic dill pickle recipe! Passed down through generations, this recipe uses a precise salt-to-water ratio for perfectly crisp and tangy pickles. Learn the secret to canning 1/2 bushel (approximately 20 lbs) of cucumbers, resulting in jars of delicious homemade pickles ready to enjoy. This recipe is perfect for preserving summer's bounty and sharing the flavors of tradition.

Prep Time 240 mins
Cook Time 735 mins
Calories 65.1 kcal
Protein 5g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Polish Dill Pickles Canned

  • 1/2 bushel (approximately 20 lbs) pickling cucumbers
  • 1 cup pickling salt (plus additional 1/2 cup for pickling liquid)
  • 3 gallons for soaking + 3 cups for pickling liquid
  • Dill Sprigs
  • Garlic
  • 3 cups white vinegar

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How to Make Polish Dill Pickles Canned

  1. Soak 1/2 bushel (approximately 20 lbs) cucumbers overnight in a brine solution: 1 cup pickling salt dissolved in 3 gallons of cool water. Drain thoroughly.
  2. Pack each quart-sized jar with: 1 large dill sprig, 1-2 cloves garlic (adjust to preference), and tightly packed cucumbers leaving 1/4 inch headspace.
  3. Prepare the pickling liquid: Combine 3 cups white vinegar, 3 cups water, and 1/2 cup pickling salt in a large saucepan. Bring to a rolling boil.
  4. Carefully ladle the boiling pickling liquid over the cucumbers in each jar, leaving 1/4 inch headspace. Remove air bubbles by gently tapping jars and running a clean knife or chopstick along the sides.
  5. Wipe jar rims clean, place lids and rings on jars, and tighten fingertip tight.
  6. Process jars in a boiling water bath for 15 minutes (adjust time based on your altitude; consult a canning guide for altitude adjustments).
  7. Turn off heat and let jars sit undisturbed in the canner for 5 minutes.
  8. Carefully remove jars from canner, placing them on a towel-lined surface. Allow to cool completely. You should hear a satisfying 'pop' sound as the jars seal.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

516 g

Sugar

27g

Fat

0g

Carbs

5g