Crispy Kosher Dill Pickles

Equipment

  • Pint-sized canning jars with new lids Essential
  • Large saucepan Essential
  • Water bath canner
  • Jar lifter
  • Canning funnel
  • Clean cloth for wiping jars

Ingredients
  

  • 4 lbs Pickling cucmbers
  • 14 Clover of fresh garlic
  • 1/4 cup Pickling salt
  • 3 cups White vinegar
  • 14 Fresh dill sprigs
  • 28 Peppercorns
  • Pickle Crisp (according to package)

Instructions
 

  • Wash cucumbers and cut into spears or slices.
  • Combine pickling salt, water, and white vinegar in a saucepan.
  • Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring until the salt dissolves.
  • Reduce the heat to low until you're ready to pour the mixture into your jars.
  • Place your garlic, peppercorns, dill springs and as many cucumber spears or slices as you can fit into the jar.
  • Pour the vinegar mixture until it covers the cucumbers, leaving l/4" of empty headspace at the top of the jar.
  • Wipe the rim of each jar with a clean cloth and screw the lids on tightly.
  • Process in a water bath.
  • Allow to sit for 2-3 days and then enjoy.

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