Crunchy Homemade Pickles
Experience the delightful crunch of homemade pickles with this easy recipe! Bursting with flavor and perfect for elevating sandwiches or enjoying as a snack, these pickles are a summer staple. Using fresh cucumbers and a tangy brine, you can customize the spices to suit your taste, making every jar uniquely yours.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 4 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Pickling
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 4 cups fresh cucumbers, sliced
- 1 cup white vinegar
- 1 cup water
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons kosher salt
- 4 garlic cloves, crushed
- 4 sprigs fresh dill
- 1 tablespoon whole peppercorns
Instructions
- Wash and slice cucumbers into spears or rounds.
- In a saucepan, combine water, vinegar, sugar, and salt over medium heat. Stir until dissolved.
- Add garlic cloves, dill sprigs, and peppercorns to the brine mixture. Simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Sterilize glass jars and tightly pack cucumber slices. Pour hot brine over cucumbers until fully submerged.
- Allow jars to cool before sealing and refrigerate for at least 24 hours before enjoying.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (120g)
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg