Homemade Pickles Recipe
Dive into the delightful world of homemade pickles, where each bite offers a crisp, tangy burst of flavor that transforms any meal. This easy-to-follow recipe takes you back to sunny days spent in the kitchen, creating a vibrant and delicious accompaniment for sandwiches, burgers, or simply as a snack. With fresh ingredients and simple steps, you’ll never want store-bought again!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: About 4 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Pickling
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 4 cups firm cucumbers (Kirby recommended)
- 1 cup distilled white vinegar
- 1 cup filtered water
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons pickling salt
- 4 cloves garlic (whole)
- 1/4 cup fresh dill
Instructions
- Wash cucumbers under cold water, trim ends, and slice into spears or coins.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine vinegar, water, sugar, and salt until dissolved. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add garlic cloves and dill to the brine; simmer for 5 minutes until fragrant.
- Pack cucumber slices tightly into sterilized jars and pour hot brine over them, leaving some headspace.
- Seal jars tightly with lids and cool on the counter for one hour before refrigerating.
- Enjoy your pickles after 24 hours for basic flavor or wait up to a week for enhanced taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (120g)
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg