Best Crisp Dill Cucumbers Recipes

CRISPY DILL PICKLE RECIPE

Steps:

• Prepare jars - wash or sterilize them in the dishwasher - keeping them hot.
• Start water bath now - you want it close to the boiling point by the time you are ready to add your jars.
• Wash cucumbers - making sure to scrub the skin thoroughly.
• Cut off each end of the cucumber, and slice, dice or spear as desired.
• In a medium sauce pan, over medium high heat, bring vinegar, water and salt to a boil.
• In each jar, add 1 garlic clove, 1 teaspoon of dill seed, and 1/2 teaspoon of peppercorns to the bottom.
• Pack cucumbers tightly into each jar.
• Pour hot brine over cucumbers, leaving 1/4 inch head space at the top of each jar.
• Run a plastic utensil on the inside of the jar to release any air bubbles.
• Add 1/2 of a grape leaf on top of the cucumbers.
• Wipe top of jar with a clean damp cloth, add hot lid and band.
• Place in hot water bath and process for 10 minutes at a rolling boil. (Adjust time based on altitude as required)
• Remove jars with a jar lifter and place on a thick towel and let cool at room temperature for 24 hours.

CUCUMBERS WITH DILL

Steps:

• Place cucumber slices in a colander over a plate; sprinkle with salt and toss. Let stand for 15 minutes, stirring once. Rinse and drain well. , In a large bowl, combine the vinegar, dill, sugar and pepper. Add cucumbers; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes before serving.

CUCUMBER SLICES WITH DILL

Steps:

• In a large serving bowl, combine cucumbers, onions and dill. In a medium size bowl combine sugar, vinegar, water and salt; stir until the sugar dissolves. Pour the liquid mixture over the cucumber mixture. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving (the longer this dish marinates the tastier it is!).

CRISP DILL CUCUMBERS

Steps:

• Place cucumber slices in colander over a plate. Sprinkle with salt and toss.
• Let stand for 15 minutes, stirring once; rinse and drain well.
• Combine remaining ingredients in large bowl.
• Add drained cucumbers and toss to coat.
• Cover and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes before serving.

CRISP DILL PICKLES

Steps:

• Scrub 25 medium cucumbers.
• Pack in jars.
• Place 2 heads dill, 1 teaspoon mustard seed, 1 clove garlic, and 1/2 teaspoon alum in each jar.
• Heat cider vinegar, water, and kosher salt for the brine.
• Bring to a boil.
• Fill jars with hot liquid.
• Seal.