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Easy Dill Pickles Recipe

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This easy dill pickles recipe creates crisp, flavorful homemade pickles using a simple vinegar brine infused with mustard, coriander, and dill seeds. Sliced Kirby cucumbers are combined with fresh dill and garlic, then soaked overnight to develop a refreshing, tangy taste perfect for snacking or sandwich toppings.

Ingredients

Brine

  • 1 1/2 cups distilled white vinegar
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 4 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 tsp mustard seeds
  • 1 tsp coriander seeds
  • 3/4 tsp dill seeds
  • 2 cups hot water

Pickles

  • 2 pounds Kirby cucumbers, sliced 1/4-inch thick
  • 3/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh dill
  • 3 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped

Instructions

  1. Prepare Brine: In a large heatproof measuring cup, combine distilled white vinegar, sugar, kosher salt, mustard seeds, coriander seeds, and dill seeds with hot water. Stir well until the sugar and salt are fully dissolved. Allow the brine to cool to room temperature before using.
  2. Toss Cucumbers: In a large bowl, place the sliced Kirby cucumbers and add the coarsely chopped fresh dill and garlic cloves. Gently toss to evenly distribute the herbs and garlic among the cucumber slices.
  3. Combine with Brine: Pour the cooled brine over the cucumber mixture in the bowl. Use a spoon or your hands to turn the cucumbers so they are well coated with the brine and seasonings.
  4. Submerge Pickles: Place a small plate over the cucumbers inside the bowl to press them down and keep them fully submerged in the brine. Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap or a lid.
  5. Refrigerate and Marinate: Chill the bowl in the refrigerator overnight (approximately 8 hours), stirring the cucumbers once or twice to ensure even flavor absorption.
  6. Store and Serve: Transfer the marinated pickles and brine into clean jars. Serve cold as a delicious side, snack, or sandwich topping. Keep refrigerated and consume within a few weeks for best flavor and freshness.

Notes

  • Using Kirby cucumbers ensures a crisp texture, but other pickling cucumbers can be used.
  • Adjust sugar and salt levels to suit your taste preferences.
  • Make sure the pickles stay submerged in the brine to prevent spoilage.
  • The pickles improve in flavor after at least 8 hours but taste even better after a day or two.
  • Store pickles in the refrigerator and consume within 3-4 weeks for optimal freshness.

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