Super CRUNCHY Dill Pickles

These are super easy & super crunchy canned dill pickles! We're doing Open Kettle Method of Canning today!

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[OuttheBackDoor]

This is called Open Kettle method of preserving and it was done over a century ago with preserves and pickles. This is old school and by today's rules, a no-no. Well, I've now got crunchy pickles and I've had them in my pantry for over a year and they're still crisp compared to WB canned ones. If you're doing a large batch, make sure to only do a couple of jars at a time to ensure your jars are still hot and your brine is boiling. I say this from experience. I tried filling too many jars at one time and even though my brine was "hot" it had started cooling down enough that within 5 days after making them, the liquid started getting cloudy on a few. This is a sign of spoilage and I had to toss them. I had a false seal on them within the first 24 hours. Just thought I'd mention that. Happy canning friends! 😊

[rogerrichter]

It’s nice to see I am not the only one who open kettles pickles. They definitely stay crispy.

[chloejasper]

My dear sister, I have been thinking of you..
It's been so long since we spoke! GOD bless you! I was thrilled to find your video on this topic. I put my stuff back on the frig...I have no dill seeds or fresh dill. Gonna have to make a trip to the store 1st! I hope you're well.

[basicbot]

She got me with that pickle crunch sound.

[sabrinamworley]

I was searching for videos on how to make crunchy whole pickles. Your video was the first to catch my eye, I love love love pickles. I will definitely try the recipe and share your video for others to enjoy. 🤗❤️

[jeffwilliams]

Been canning my whole life, 40 years….n never knew I could skip the water bath! I knew it made my pickles soft, so I just started doing cold fermentation mostly….I CAN’T wait to try this. THANKS for sharing!

[jkazzie]

I’ll definitely be making these. In Australia and New Zealand our vinegar is only 4% acidity. Multiply vinegar quantity by 1.25 to get the correct amount of vinegar for 5% acidity in the brine. 4 cups of vinegar x 1.25 = 5 cups i.e. 1 additional cup of vinegar. Reduce 12 cups of the water ingredient by 1 cup to 11 cups in order to maintain 5% acidity and total amount of required liquid. Cheers from Australia. PS: this 1.25 calculation works for any canning or pickle recipe when using a U.S. recipe, just multiple vinegar quantity by 1.25 then reduce water or other liquid by the equivalent amount.

[kareemsalameh]

Lady mickey, you're the best teacher,
It's so easy to learn from you,
❤

[suzannestack]

I'll definitely be making these.
Last week I made pickles with cherries. It was essentially a sweet pickle. OMG they are great!

[svenrubach]

Saying hello from sunny Cape Town, South Africa... I'll be trying your recipe today 😊

[Russtastic]

The JOY on your face as you munched on that crunchy pickle gave me the biggest smile!

[bonnies]

i just started canning three years ago learning thru youtube. this is the first time i have ever heard of this method of canning and seems to go against everything i've learned so far. i think it's a great, easy method for canning pickles. i know people can jelly and tomato juice without water bath canning and that seems to be frowned on by youtube tutorials. your tutorials have been one of my go to channels for learning how to can.
thanks, bonnie

[debrahudson]

I just made 6 pints of sliced pickles from 3.5 pounds of cucumbers, cutting your recipe in half. I ended up adding a slice of jalapeño to each jar along with 1-2 cloves of garlic, 1/4 teaspoon of dill seeds, and a few sprigs of fresh dill weed. All 6 pints popped within a half hour. 😅
I’m looking forward to trying them in 4 weeks!!

[hondacivic.japanese]

You made your own pickles just like the store. I heard that Crunch homemade is excellent.

[teresam]

Thank you Mickey for reposting this!! My family thanks you!! Folks, best pickle recipe right here, trust me! Canned 40 jars last season and family/friends couldn't get enough. God bless you Mickey 😊❤

[ralphthomas]

You're right my pickles are really crisp thank you so much

[davidberry]

8 months after following this advice: Crunchy, perfect dill pickles. Thank you for helping me and my family successfully preserve our cucumbers.

[beverleygregory]

I had hip replacement 10 yrs ago, absolutely life changeing no more pain and back to normal after a few months, great surgeon in canada here, amazing still after all these years and no issues, I hope you have similar results but follow the advice of the surgeon I was back working after 2 weeks totaly amazing

[lindapoe]

I am going to give these a try!! Thanks so much for sharing. Nothing worse than a soft dill pickle!

[Mellow]

I just love you Mickey!! Thanks you for sharing all your knowledge!!