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Garlic Dill Pickles

Enjoy the crunch of homemade Garlic Dill Pickles with a tangy garlic flavor and fresh cucumbers, perfect for enhancing meals or as a snack.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 day
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 10
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Brine
  • 1 cup white vinegar
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons sea salt
  • 1 tablespoon sugar (optional) for balancing flavors
Main Ingredients
  • 8-10 small cucumbers (pickling or Kirby varieties) wash and scrubbed clean
  • 4 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 1 tablespoon dill seeds (or fresh dill sprigs)
  • ½ teaspoon black peppercorns (optional)

Method
 

Preparation of Brine
  1. In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup of white vinegar, 1 cup of water, 2 tablespoons of sea salt, and 1 tablespoon of sugar (if using).
  2. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat, stirring until the salt and sugar are fully dissolved.
Packing the Jars
  1. While the brine is heating, pack your prepared cucumbers into clean, sterilized jars.
  2. Add the crushed garlic, dill seeds, black peppercorns, and any additional spices you prefer to each jar.
Adding the Brine
  1. Once the brine is ready, carefully pour it over the packed cucumbers in the jars, ensuring the cucumbers are fully submerged.
Cooling and Storing
  1. Let the jars cool to room temperature, then seal with their lids and place the jars in the refrigerator.
  2. Allow the pickles to marinate for at least 24 hours before enjoying, but for the best flavor, let them pickle for about a week.

Notes

For variations, consider using fresh dill instead of dill seeds, and for a spicier version, add chili flakes into the jars. Ensure jars are fully sterilized to prevent unwanted bacteria.