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Quick Dill Pickles

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Ingredients

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Quick Dill Pickles

6 cucumbers(Kirby)

2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper

2 teaspoons ground coriander

2 bay leaves

4 cloves garlic(minced or grated)

4 heads fresh dill(can substitute 4 sprigs fresh dill leaves or 1 Tablespoon dried dill seed)

2 cups white vinegar (5% acidity)

2 tablespoons kosher salt

2 cups water

1 tsp red pepper flakes

Instructions

Scrub the cucumbers with a vegetable brush under cold, running water. Slice off the stem end on each cucumber. Slice each cucumber into 1/4” chips or into spears, as desired.

Divide the pepper, coriander, bay leaves, garlic and dill between two clean pint jars (you can also place it all into one 1-quart jar). Pack the cucumbers into the jars, making sure they fit tightly and are lined up so there are no big gaps. Lightly rap the jar on the counter to help the ingredients settle into the jar.

In a small saucepan, bring the white vinegar, salt, water, and red pepper flakes to a boil. Stir to dissolve the salt completely.

Pour the brine into the jars and set aside to cool for 10 minutes.

Place the lids on the jars and place in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes and up to overnight to pickle, shaking the jar occasionally to redistribute the spices. The pickles will last up to 2 weeks in the refrigerator.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Choose Pickling Cucumbers Wisely 🥒
Select smaller, firmer Kirby or pickling cucumbers rather than slicing varieties—they have fewer seeds and thinner skins, resulting in crunchier pickles that stay crisp longer.
Ice Bath Before Brining ❄️
Soak freshly cut cucumbers in ice water for 15-20 minutes before adding to the brine—this plumps the cell structure and ensures maximum crunchiness in your final pickle.
Infuse Flavor with Dill Placement 🌿
Layer fresh dill fronds and stems throughout the jar rather than bunching them together, and reserve a few tender fronds for the top layer to infuse flavor evenly and look visually appealing.
Balance Your Brine Ratio 🧂
Maintain a 1:1 ratio of white vinegar to water with 2 tablespoons kosher salt per quart—this creates the perfect sweet-sour-salty balance without requiring additional sugar or canning.
Quick Chill for Fastest Results 🧊
Pour hot brine over cucumbers and immediately place the sealed jar in the freezer for 10 minutes, then refrigerate—this rapid cooling accelerates brine penetration and reduces pickling time to just 30 minutes instead of several hours.