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Easy Homemade Canned Dill Pickles Recipe

Easy Homemade Canned Dill Pickles Recipe
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This recipe guides you through making easy homemade canned dill pickles using fresh cucumbers, a flavorful brine of vinegar and spices, and traditional preservation techniques to enjoy crisp, tangy pickles all year round.

Ingredients

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Pickles

  • 4 cups firm cucumbers (Kirby or Persian)

Brine

  • 1 cup white vinegar
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons pickling salt

Seasoning

  • 4 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed
  • Fresh dill sprigs

Instructions

  1. Sterilize Jars: Sterilize jars and lids by boiling them in water for 10 minutes to ensure they are clean and safe for preserving the pickles.
  2. Prepare Cucumbers: Wash cucumbers thoroughly to remove any dirt, then cut them into spears or slices depending on your preference for pickle shape.
  3. Make Brine: In a pot, combine white vinegar, water, pickling salt, and granulated sugar. Bring this mixture to a boil, stirring until the salt and sugar are completely dissolved to form the pickling brine.
  4. Pack Jars: Layer the cucumber slices or spears inside the sterilized jars along with the crushed garlic cloves and fresh dill sprigs, distributing them evenly for flavor.
  5. Add Brine: Carefully pour the hot brine over the cucumbers in each jar, ensuring the cucumbers are fully submerged to prevent spoilage. Seal the jars tightly with lids.
  6. Process and Cool: Process the sealed jars in boiling water for 10 minutes to preserve them safely. After processing, remove the jars and allow them to cool completely before storing.

Notes

  • Use firm, fresh cucumbers like Kirby or Persian for the best texture.
  • Ensure jars and lids are properly sterilized to prevent contamination.
  • If you prefer spicy pickles, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to each jar.
  • Store pickles in a cool, dark place for at least 2 weeks before opening to develop full flavor.
  • Once opened, keep pickles refrigerated and consume within 1 month.

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