Best Dill Pickle Recipe
Crisp homemade dill pickles made with cucumbers, garlic, and a tangy vinegar brine.
Ingredients
- Cucumbers:
- 1½ pounds pickling cucumbers
- 3 cloves garlic smashed
- 2 tbsp fresh dill or 2 tsp dill seeds
- Pickling Brine:
- 1 cup white vinegar
- 1 cup water
- 1 tbsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 tsp black peppercorns
- ½ tsp mustard seeds
Instructions
- Prepare cucumbers and pack them into a jar with garlic and dill.
- Heat vinegar, water, salt, sugar, and spices to make the brine.
- Pour hot brine over cucumbers until fully submerged.
- Allow to cool, then refrigerate until ready to eat.
Notes
Use fresh pickling cucumbers for the best texture
Ensure cucumbers stay submerged in brine
Flavor improves after a few days in the refrigerator
Store refrigerated for up to three weeks
Ensure cucumbers stay submerged in brine
Flavor improves after a few days in the refrigerator
Store refrigerated for up to three weeks