Garlic Dill Pickles Recipe: 24 Hours to Crunchy Perfection
Crisp and tangy garlic dill pickles with a fresh herb kick. Perfect for snacking, sandwiches, or burgers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes + 24 hours chilling
- Yield: 1 quart 1x
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Pickling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups water
- 2 cups white vinegar
- 2 tbsp salt
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 4 cloves garlic, sliced
- 1 tbsp dill seeds
- 1 tsp black peppercorns
- 1 lb small cucumbers, sliced or whole
- 2 sprigs fresh dill
Instructions
- Combine water, vinegar, salt, and sugar in a pot. Bring to a boil.
- Place garlic, dill seeds, and peppercorns in a clean jar.
- Pack cucumbers and fresh dill into the jar.
- Pour hot brine over the cucumbers, leaving ½ inch headspace.
- Seal the jar and let cool to room temperature.
- Refrigerate for at least 24 hours before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh, firm cucumbers for best texture.
- Adjust garlic and dill to taste.
- Pickles keep for up to 1 month in the fridge.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pickle
- Calories: 15
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg