Homemade Dill Pickles

Make Dill Pickles at home with this simple recipe! Persian Cucumbers are soaked in a garlic and dill pickling liquid and kept in the fridge for the most glorious, crunchy homemade pickles. Give this Dill Pickle Recipe a try today!

Course Snack

Cuisine American

Keyword how to make dill pickles, pickles

Prep Time 1 day

Cook Time 5 minutes

Total Time 1 day 5 minutes

Servings servings

Calories 15kcal

Cost $5

Equipment

2 pint jars

Ingredients

1.5 pounds persian cucumbers
2 small garlic cloves smashed
1/2 tablespoon dried dill weed
1 cup white distilled vinegar
1 cup water
1 tablespoon kosher salt or pickling salt
1/2 teaspoon whole peppercorns
1 teaspoon granulated sugar
1 pinch red pepper flakes or more, as desired

Instructions

Wash and dry pint jars. Set aside.
Wash cucumbers, cut off ends and slice into quarters, lengthwise. Add upright into jars and top each with one smashed garlic clove. Set aside.
Make the pickling liquid by combining dill, vinegar, water, salt, peppercorns, sugar and red pepper flakes into a small pot. Place over medium heat and stir until salt and sugar has dissolved; about 2 minutes.
Remove from heat and cool 10 minutes. Pour overtop of cucumbers, add lid and refrigerate at least 24 hours.

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