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Best Fermented Dill Pickles - Simple Summer Garden Recipe

Are you looking to preserve your abundance of garden cucumbers? Are you looking to make a healthy homemade dill pickle that contains many health benefits? The Best Fermented Dill Pickles are a family favorite in our home. They are simple to make and taste delicious!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 3 days
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 6 small/medium sized cucumbers
  • 1 bunch of dill or 2 dill heads
  • 3 cloves of garlic peeled
  • 1 tsp mustard seeds
  • 1 tsp coriander seeds
  • 1 tsp peppercorns
  • 2 tbsp sea salt
  • 4 cups filtered water

Equipment

  • 2 quart mason jar or two 1 quart jars
  • Fermentation weight or substitute, see above
  • Large measuring cup or bowl for mixing brine
  • Large metal spoon
  • Light/thin cloth
  • Rubberband
  • Label for processing date

Method
 

  1. Slice the cucumbers ¼ inch thick.
  2. Add the dill to the bottom of the fermentation jar or 2 quart mason jar.
  3. Fill the jar half way with the cucumber slices.
  4. Add the garlic cloves.
  5. Fill up the jar with the remaining cucumber slices. Leaving ½ inch headspace at the top.
  6. Add the spices: mustard seeds, coriander seeds, and peppercorns.
  7. Using a large measuring cup or bowl, add 4 cups of filtered water.
  8. Add 2 tablespoons of salt to the water and mix well with a metal spoon to create the brine.
  9. When the salt is dissolved, pour the brine into the jar leaving about ½ inch of space at the top of the jar.
  10. Add the fermenting weight or alternative. Be sure all of the cucumbers are submerged under the brine. If needed, add a little more water or brine.
  11. Cover the jar with the light cloth and secure it with the rubberband.
  12. Label your jar with the processing date.
  13. Allow the cucumbers to ferment at room temperature (approx 70 degrees) for about 3-5 days or to taste.
  14. When fermenting is complete, cap the jar with the proper tight fitting mason jar lid and refrigerate.
  15. Enjoy!

Notes

Optional add-ins: caraway seeds, fennel seeds, herbs (basil, cilantro, parsley, mint), red pepper flakes, spicy peppers.