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homemade dill pickle brine recipe with garlic and mustard seeds

dill pickle brine recipe


  • Author: Olivia Bennett
  • Total Time: 20 mins
  • Yield: 1 quart jar 1x
  • Diet: Vegan

Description

Embark on a delightful Homemade Pickles Dill journey with this Dill Pickle Brine Recipe, perfect for canning pickles or creating easy homemade pickled vegetables recipes.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 cucumber
  • 2 large carrots
  • 1 small fennel
  • 1 bunch dill
  • 3 cloves garlic, sliced (optional)
  • 2 tsp mustard seeds
  • 2 tsp peppercorn
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 cups white wine vinegar
  • 80g caster sugar
  • 2 tsp salt

Instructions

  1. Cut the vegetables to your preferred sizes.
  2. In a saucepan, combine water, vinegar, sugar, salt, garlic (if using), mustard seeds, and peppercorns. Bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve sugar and salt.
  3. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  4. Place vegetables and dill in a canning jar, pour the warm vinegar mixture over them, ensuring full submersion.
  5. Seal the jar tightly and flip upside down for 5 minutes for sterilization and sealing.

Notes

  • Use fresh and firm cucumbers for the crunchiest pickles.
  • For varied flavors, experiment with additional spices like turmeric or red pepper flakes.
  • Ensure jars are thoroughly sterilized before use.
  • Allow pickles to marinate for at least a week for optimal flavor.
  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 5 mins
  • Category: Condiment
  • Method: Canning
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 5 slices
  • Calories: 10 kcal
  • Sugar: 3 g
  • Sodium: 250 mg
  • Fat: 0 g
  • Saturated Fat: 0 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 4 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 0 g
  • Cholesterol: 0 mg

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