GRANDMA'S DILL PICKLES (TASTE OF HOME RECIPE)

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These crispy spears have a slightly salty, tart flavor with a good balance of dill, garlic and peppers. They are already great and have only sat for 2 weeks in the brine! My family is requesting I make as many as possible!

Provided by Jilly in Michigan

Categories     Very Low Carbs

Time 2h

Yield 9 quarts

Number Of Ingredients 7

11 cups water
5 cups white vinegar
1 cup canning salt
12 lbs pickling cucumbers, halved lengthwise
9 heads fresh dill
18 garlic cloves
18 small dried hot chili peppers (optional)

Steps:

  • In a dutch oven bring water, vinegar and salt to a boil; boil for 10 minutes.
  • Pack cucumbers into quart jars within 1/2 inch of top.
  • Place one dill head, two garlic cloves and two peppers in each jar.
  • Ladle boiling liquid over cucumbers, leaving 1/4 inch head space.
  • Place lids and screw on bands fingertip tight.
  • Process for 10 minutes in a boiling water bath.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 127.7, Fat 0.7, SaturatedFat 0.2, Sodium 12603.4, Carbohydrate 25.2, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 10.7, Protein 4.3

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