CLASSIC DILL PICKLES

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Provided by Alison Roman

Categories     Side     Low Fat     Vegetarian     Kid-Friendly     Summer     Brine     Healthy     Bon Appétit     Vegan     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher     Small Plates

Yield Makes 2 quarts

Number Of Ingredients 14

For the brine:
1 cup distilled white vinegar
2 tablespoons kosher salt
2 teaspoons sugar
2 tablespoons spices (e.g., peppercorns, coriander seeds, and/or mustard seeds)
2 cups water
For the pickles:
2 pounds kirby cucumbers, quartered
10 large dill sprigs
Hot brine (see formula, left)-using
2 teaspoons black peppercorns
2 teaspoons caraway seeds
Special equipment:
Two 1 quart canning jars with lids

Steps:

  • For the brine:
  • Bring 1 cup distilled white vinegar, 2 tablespoons kosher salt, 2 teaspoons sugar, up to 2 tablespoons spices (e.g., peppercorns, coriander seeds, and/or mustard seeds), and 2 cups water to a boil in a saucepan. Pour over vegetables in jars.
  • For the pickles:
  • Divide 2 pounds kirby cucumbers, quartered, and 10 large dill sprigs between jars.
  • Dividing evenly, pour hot brine (see formula, left)-using 2 teaspoons black peppercorns and 2 teaspoons caraway seeds for the spices-into jars and cover. Let cool, then chill.
  • Do Ahead
  • Cucumbers can be pickled 2 months ahead. Keep chilled.

Owen Leez
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These pickles are a bit too spicy for my taste.


M S GAMING YT
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I'm not a big fan of dill pickles, but these are really good.


Abdul-Ganiy olayiwola Olowu
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These pickles are a great way to add some flavor to your sandwiches and salads.


SardarAli Brohi
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I love the crunch of these pickles. They're so satisfying.


Ripon Sheikh
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These pickles are a great addition to any picnic or barbecue.


Brenda Iriza
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's the perfect way to make classic dill pickles.


Saffola Shahzad Saffola Shahzad
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These pickles are a great way to use up extra cucumbers from your garden.


Mariya Sultana
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I love that this recipe uses fresh dill. It really gives the pickles a great flavor.


Charles Joyce Judith
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These pickles are a great value for the price. You get a lot of pickles for your money.


Tonkucha Ewan
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my pickles turned out really mushy.


Peter John
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These pickles are way too salty. I couldn't even finish one.


Ah ShipoN OfficiaL
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my pickles didn't turn out as crispy as I would have liked.


Cooper Adams
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These pickles are a bit too sour for my taste, but they're still good.


Robin Castro
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I'm not a big fan of pickles, but these are really good. The dill flavor is very subtle.


Bra Yaw
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These pickles are the perfect balance of sweet and sour. I love them!


Prias Maria
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I've been making these pickles for years and they're always a favorite. They're so easy to make and they taste delicious.


BZ GAMING
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I made these pickles for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.


Himangshu Dash
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These pickles are a great addition to any meal. They're also a healthy snack.


Mark epic cgi 24
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I followed the recipe exactly and my pickles turned out amazing! I'm so glad I found this recipe.


rubina sumona
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These pickles are the best I've ever had! They're so flavorful and crispy, and the dill flavor is perfect.