Easy Homemade Dill Pickles: Quick & Zesty Recipe for Any Meal

Name: Easy Homemade Dill Pickles: Quick & Zesty Recipe for Any Meal
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4-5 medium Small Pickling Cucumbers (Washed and trimmed); 2 cups Water (For brine); 1 cup White Vinegar (Distilled white vinegar); 1 tablespoon Pickling Salt (Or coarse sea salt); 1 teaspoon Granulated Sugar (Optional, for balanced flavor); 4-6 sprigs Fresh Dill Sprigs (Roughly chopped); 3-4 cloves Garlic Cloves (Peeled and smashed); 1/2 teaspoon Mustard Seeds (Whole seeds); 1/2 teaspoon Black Peppercorns (Whole peppercorns)

Discover how to make perfect, crunchy dill pickles from scratch! This simple recipe walks you through preparing flavorful pickles that are ideal for adding a refreshing, tangy kick to fried rice, sandwiches, burgers, or enjoying straight from the jar. A truly versatile condiment for any occasion.

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Freshly made dill pickles in a jar

Recipe Information

10m

Prep Time

Cook Time

15m

Total Time

Servings

Easy

American

English

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Crisp dill pickle slices ready to serve

Ingredients

Small Pickling Cucumbers
(Washed and trimmed)
4 medium
Water
(For brine)
2 cups

White Vinegar
(Distilled white vinegar)
1 cup
Pickling Salt
(Or coarse sea salt)
1 tablespoon
Granulated Sugar
(Optional, for balanced flavor)
1 teaspoon
Fresh Dill Sprigs
(Roughly chopped)
4 sprigs
Garlic Cloves
(Peeled and smashed)
3 cloves

Mustard Seeds
(Whole seeds)
1 teaspoon
Black Peppercorns
(Whole peppercorns)
1 teaspoon

Servings: 4

💡 Tip: Check off ingredients as you add them to keep track of your progress!

Fresh ingredients for homemade pickles

Instructions

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Wash and trim cucumbers, then slice them into spears or rounds. Pack the prepared cucumbers tightly into a clean glass jar, adding fresh dill sprigs and smashed garlic cloves between layers.
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Wash and trim cucumbers, then slice them into spears or rounds. Pack the prepared cucumbers tightly into a clean glass jar, adding fresh dill sprigs and smashed garlic cloves between layers.
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For extra crispness, soak cucumbers in ice water for 30 minutes before slicing.
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In a saucepan, combine water, white vinegar, pickling salt, and granulated sugar. Add mustard seeds and whole black peppercorns. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring continuously until the salt and sugar are completely dissolved.
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In a saucepan, combine water, white vinegar, pickling salt, and granulated sugar. Add mustard seeds and whole black peppercorns. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring continuously until the salt and sugar are completely dissolved.
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Taste the brine and adjust salt/sugar to your preference before boiling.

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Carefully pour the hot brine over the packed cucumbers in the jar, ensuring that all cucumbers are completely submerged. Tap the jar gently on the counter to release any trapped air bubbles. Immediately seal the jar tightly with a lid.
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Carefully pour the hot brine over the packed cucumbers in the jar, ensuring that all cucumbers are completely submerged. Tap the jar gently on the counter to release any trapped air bubbles. Immediately seal the jar tightly with a lid.
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Use clean, sterilized jars to prevent spoilage and ensure longevity.
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Allow the sealed jar to cool completely to room temperature on your counter. Once cool, transfer the jar to the refrigerator. For best flavor, let the pickles brine in the refrigerator for at least 24-48 hours before serving.
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Allow the sealed jar to cool completely to room temperature on your counter. Once cool, transfer the jar to the refrigerator. For best flavor, let the pickles brine in the refrigerator for at least 24-48 hours before serving.
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The pickles will continue to develop flavor over time, lasting up to 2-3 weeks in the refrigerator.