Zesty Amish Dill Pickle Recipes For Canning

Y’all, let’s get real about pickles! If you’ve ever bitten into a dill pickle and felt that tangy, crunchy goodness, you know what I’m talkin’ about. Today, we’re diving into a recipe that’ll have you making your own crunchy dill pickles right at home. Ain’t nothing like the taste of something you made with love. So, let’s roll up our sleeves and get started!

Dill Pickle Recipe: Finally, I’m Getting the Crunch!

Check out this mouthwatering image of what we’re aiming for:

Delicious dill pickles Now, let’s break down what you’ll need to whip up these crunchy dill pickles:

Ingredients

4 cups of fresh cucumbers, sliced
2 cups of water
1 cup of white vinegar
1/4 cup of kosher salt
2 tablespoons of sugar
4 cloves of garlic, minced
1 tablespoon of dill seeds or fresh dill
1 teaspoon of black peppercorns
1 teaspoon of mustard seeds (optional)
1/2 teaspoon of crushed red pepper flakes (optional, for a kick!)

Alright, now that we got our ingredients, let’s get to the fun part—the instructions!

Instructions

Start by washing your cucumbers really well. You want ’em clean, so hit ‘em with some cold water.
Next, in a saucepan, combine the water, vinegar, kosher salt, and sugar. Bring this mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring until the salt and sugar dissolve.
Once it’s boiling, set it aside and let it cool for about 10 minutes.
In some clean jars (make sure they are sterilized!), layer the cucumber slices with the minced garlic, dill seeds, black peppercorns, mustard seeds, and crushed red pepper flakes if you wanna spice things up.
Pour the cooled brine over the cucumbers in the jars, making sure to cover them completely. You might want to tap the jars lightly to release any bubbles.
Seal the jars and let them cool to room temperature. Then, pop them in the fridge. Let those pickles sit for at least 24 hours before diving in. The longer they sit, the more flavor they soak up!

There you have it! Your very own crunchy dill pickles ready to enjoy. Perfect as a snack, on sandwiches, or as a side dish. Once you taste these, you might just forget all about store-bought pickles. Enjoy and share the love!