Crunchy Dill Cucumber Pickles | “Best Tasting” Homemade Pickle | UPDATED 2022 RECIPE BELOW

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UPDATED RECIPE as of 2022

Crunchy Dill Cucumber Pickles | "Best Tasting" Homemade Pickle
Yield: about 9 quarts

8-10 lbs. of cucumber spears or rounds that have soaked in a strong cold saltwater brine for several hours or overnight. Drain the salt water from the cucumbers & set them aside.

*You can omit the saltwater soak if desired. Just be sure to use freshly picked cucumbers and pickle crisp/calcium chloride if not soaking.

*To make the saltwater mixture , use 1 quart of warm water and 3/4 C. of non-iodized salt (we primarily use pink Himalayan salt). Add these things to a 2-gallon pitcher/container. Stir until the salt is completely dissolved. Add enough cold water to fill the pitcher/container up to the 2-gallon mark. Add cucumbers or pour over cucumbers in another container. You can place the cucumbers in the saltwater and store in the refrigerator up to 3 days before pickling or at least for several hours. If you don’t have room in your refrigerator, add ice to the water and add some additional salt to take into account the ice. Doesn’t have to be precise, just as long as the water tastes quite salty.

Pickling Mixture:
2 qt. water
2 qt. white vinegar
1 c. coarse kosher salt or pickling salt (non-iodized)
1 T. turmeric
Stir together in a large pot until the salt is dissolved. You may heat the brine if desired.
Let the pickling mixture cool down (if heated) while you pack the cucumbers in the jars.

Add to each jar:
1/2 t. dried dill weed (can use fresh)
1 t. minced garlic
whole peppercorns to taste (I added about 6 to each jar) (optional)
1/4 - 1/2 t. pickle crisp/calcium chloride (1/4 t. for pints, 1/2 t. for quarts)

Add pickling mixture to each jar, leaving about 1-inch to 1/2-inch headspace.
Wipe the rims of jars using a damp paper towel or washcloth.
Apply lids & rings, fingertip tight.
Place jars in a water bath canner with 1-2 inches of water over the jars. Bring to a rolling boil for 10 minutes (for elevation less than 1,000 feet) or per your elevation canning guidelines.
Remove jars from the canner using a jar lifter & place them on a towel to cool.
Once cooled, sealed, and labeled, place in your pantry or designated food storage area.

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[thegreatoutdoors]

I've been using your canning recipes for over 2 years now and have the best tasting canned food ever

[patriciafarrow]

I adapted this recipe for whole gallon pickles. I've already made 8 quart size pickles. And I'm thinking of using this for a couple of jars of pickled okras. Thank you for such a simple recipe 🎉😊

[jessicadjagan]

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[unboundfootprints]

Girl, these you are extremely easy to learn from!!! bless you for this recipe

[williamgallaher]

You are awesome.
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[amberlilly]

Thank you so much for this recipe. It has been many yrs since I have made dill pickles. This one sounds great !!

[sarahcochcroft]

I made your pickle recipe tonight! My parents had a bumper crop of cucumbers! They asked me to take them and make pickles! I can’t wait to open a jar in the morning to see how delicious they are! Can I refrigerate my extra brine? I don’t want to throw it away!! I got 11 jars! Happy happy happy!!

[tammymontgomery]

I made your crunch dill pickle recipe, today was the 2week mark we opened them … OH MY GOSH THEY ARE GOOD !!!! It’s my first try at making pickle and they are amazing, THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THE RECIPE AND ALL THE TIPS !!

[justsomeguy]

I've been gardening for years, never had any luck with cucumbers until this year. I've got cucumbers out the wazoo! I'll give this a shot.

[Kimberbeagle]

Just made 9 pints with the pickles my husband got out of the garden this morning! Thank you!

[happycya]

So glad this video popped up in recommended videos! Thanks so much for you time in teaching us! God Bless!

[ksfjzcz]

These are currently in my waterbath! Can’t wait to try them!. These are currently in my waterbath! Can’t wait to try them!.

[sarahcochcroft]

Thank you! We have an overwhelming amount of cucumbers this year! I have pickled in the past and that is what I plan to do today! I have used Mrs. Wages in the past an love it, because it’s easy! But honestly your recipe is easy also! I think I will do your recipe! Thank you for sharing! I’m going to looks up your squash relish, we have an overwhelming amount of squash too! Busy busy! Thank you again! Have a great day!

[barsomcmillen]

I like the music behind. And I love watching your videos

[MrGsizemore]

Thanks for the video, reminds me of how my Mom, and Grandmother canned back when I was younger. I'll be using your method. Pickles look good, again thanks

[digitalincometactics]

Love your video and website I never used a water bath but will take your recommendations! Thank you

[darin]

Thank you. What a straight forward easy to follow process. I can't wait to try it. Thank you!!

[deborahsthisthat]

Just made 27 quarts the other day!
Will try your recipe in the next week.
I process the quarts for 15 and pints for 10
Thanks for the video!!

[MegaUlysses]

Thank you. Very clear and useful instructions for me just starting. You seem like a very sweet person. Keep up the great work.

[brendtoconnell]

Thank you. I'll use your recipe and see how they turn out.