Ingredients for Small Batch Refrigerator Dill Pickles
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup white vinegar
- Pickling Salt
- 1 sprig fresh dill per jar
- Garlic Clove
- Bay Leaves
- 1/4 teaspoon mustard seeds per jar
- Black Peppercorns
- Pinch of red pepper flakes per jar
- 1/2 cup sliced carrots (or other vegetables like baby corn, cucumbers, green beans, or chickpeas)
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How to Make Small Batch Refrigerator Dill Pickles
- **Prepare the Brine:** In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup water, 1/2 cup white vinegar, and 1 tablespoon kosher salt. Bring to a boil over medium heat.
- **Remove from Heat:** Take the saucepan off the heat and let the brine cool slightly.
- **Prepare Jars:** Sterilize your half-pint jars (approx. 3-4) by running them through the dishwasher or washing thoroughly in hot, soapy water. Ensure the insides and rims are completely clean and dry. Avoid touching the inside or lip of the jar after sterilizing.
- **Pack the Jars:** Pack each jar with your chosen vegetables. Suggestions include: 1/2 cup sliced carrots, 1/2 cup baby corn, or other vegetables as desired. Add 1 sprig of fresh dill, 1 clove of minced garlic, 1 bay leaf, 1/4 teaspoon mustard seeds, 5-6 peppercorns, and a pinch of red pepper flakes to each jar.
- **Pour Brine:** Carefully pour the cooled brine into each jar, leaving about 1/4 inch of headspace at the top.
- **Seal and Refrigerate:** Securely tighten the lids on the jars. Let the jars sit at room temperature for 1-2 hours to cool, then transfer them to the refrigerator.
- **Ready to Enjoy:** Your pickles will be ready to enjoy in about a week. Smaller or thinner vegetables like baby corn may be ready in a few days. Thicker vegetables like carrots will need closer to a week for the flavors to fully penetrate.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
19 g
Sugar
5g
Fat
0g
Carbs
0g
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