Best Dill Pickled Cucumbers Recipes

DILL PICKLED CUCUMBERS

Steps:

• Cut the pickling or ridged cucumbers into sticks or slices. Layer with the coarse crystal sea salt in a large bowl, cover and leave overnight. Drain away the brine, then rinse.
• To make the pickling vinegar, put the whole spices in a medium saucepan. Toast over a low heat until they begin to smell aromatic. Add the dried chilli flakes last, as these can easily catch. Add the bay, pour in all of the vinegar and sugar, let it dissolve, and bring to a simmer. Add the dill sprigs.
• Pack the cucumber into jars, pour over the hot vinegar and seal. Ready to eat in 2 weeks, or longer, if you like.

GARLIC & DILL PICKLED CUCUMBERS (GHERKINS)

Steps:

• Wash and prick the cucumbers with a silver fork.
• put a layer into a plastic bowl, then sprinkle with salt until all are covered with salt.
• (leave for approx 4 hrs).
• Put vinegar and water together in a saucepan cook on low heat.
• Thin slice the garlic and add to the vinegar solution, add the dill (or dill seed if you cannot get fresh) 2 teaspoons of coriander seeds, simmer for 5 minutes.
• Take off heat.
• After 4 hours the cucumbers will be saturated with water (the salt dehydrates them ie removes the liquid from the cucumbers).
• Wash the cucumbers 3 times in fresh water, shake dry!
• add to the vinegar mixture.
• The dedhydrated cucumbers absorb this wonderful dill/garlic flavour and believe it or not are ready to eat the next day!

PICKLED CUCUMBERS WITH DILL & SPICE

Steps:

• Wash the cucumbers, split along their length and scoop out the seeds. Cut each half into finger-length chunks, then cut into 5mm strips. Mix with the onion and salt in a large bowl, cover and leave to soak overnight.
• Next day, drain the juices, rinse the vegetables in cold water and drain well. Put the vinegar, sugar and spices into a very large saucepan and heat gently until the sugar has dissolved. Simmer for 5 mins to let the flavours infuse.
• Add the vegetables and bring the pan to a rolling boil over a high heat, stirring now and again. Boil for 1 min, then remove pan from the heat. Tear in the dill, then pack into sterilised jars (see above right), making sure that no air bubbles are trapped. Store in a cool, dark place until ready to use.

PICKLED ARMENIAN CUCUMBERS WITH FRESH DILL RECIPE REFRIGERATOR PICKLES - ICEBOX PICKLES

Steps:

• Rinse cucumbers, and use a mandolin to slice them into thin slices. Place into a large glass bowl and set aside.
• In a medium-size pan, combine vinegar, water, sugar, and peppercorns. Heat over medium heat and stir until sugar is just dissolved (do not allow to boil). Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
• When mixture has cooled, add to the sliced cucumbers and gently mix together. Place the dill springs on top, and cover.
• Place in refrigerator for at least three hours prior to serving. I like to marinade them at least one day ahead.

DILL MARINATED SALMON WITH PICKLED CUCUMBERS

Steps:

• Heat grill until very hot. Peel the cucumbers in lengthwise strips, leaving thin strips of skin between peelings. Slice cucumbers into very thin rounds. Place cucumbers in a bowl with rice-wine vinegar, 3 tablespoons dill, sugar, and 3/4 teaspoon salt. Toss to combine, and set aside.
• Place salmon on a tray, sprinkle with remaining salt and pepper, and coat with remaining dill. Transfer to hot grill, and cook several minutes, until nicely browned. Turn over, and continue grilling until just cooked through. Salmon will look flaky when done. Place pickled cucumbers on a serving platter, top with salmon fillets, and serve.

DILL-MARINATED SALMON WITH PICKLED CUCUMBERS

Steps:

• 1. Heat grill until very hot. Peel the cucumber lengthwise strips, leaving thin strips of skin between peelings. Slice cucumbers into very thin rounds. Place cucumbers in a bowl with rice-wine vinegar, 3 T dill, sugar, and 3/4 teaspoon salt. Toss to combine and set aside. 2. Place salmon on a tray and sprinkly with remaining salt and pepper, and coat with remaining dill. Transfer to grill and cook several minutes, until nicely browned. Turn over, and continue grilling until just cooked through. Salmon will look flaky when done. Place pickled cucumbers on a serving plattter, top with salmon fillets and serve.