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Preparation Time - 30 Minutes
Preparation Method - Aging

Dill Pickles

Submitted by Kagar K.

πŸ”₯ 0 Calories
πŸ₯‘ 0.0 Fat
πŸ’ͺ 0.0 Protein
πŸ§‚ 0 Sodium
Ingredients are for 1 Jar

Ingredients:

Qty Unit Ingredient
1 cup Kosher salt  
4 quarts Water
5 pounds Pickling Cucumbers » approximately  
1 bunch Dill » fresh, chopped
4 cloves Garlic » cut in half
1/2 teaspoon Pickling Spice  
Prep Time Process Time Overall Time
30 Minutes 2 Weeks 2 weeks 30 minutes

Directions:

- Wash cucumbers very well. Cut off ends.

1. In a large bowl, dissolve the kosher salt in 4 quarts of water.

2. Place dill and garlic into a sterilized gallon jars.

3. Put in the whole cucumbers, tightly packed.

4. Add the pickling spice.

5. Pour the salted water solution into the jar, filling to the top.

6. The amount of water needed for a gallon jar will vary depending on size and amount of cucumbers in the jar.

7. If you need more; the ratio is 1/4 cup kosher salt to 1 quart of water.

8. Cover tightly and keep in a dark room or closet.

9. The pickles will be half sour after one week, and completely sour after 2 weeks.

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