KOSHER PICKLES, THE RIGHT WAY

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Pickles are Jewish deli staples, but you can make them yourself. It's kind of a project, but how cool is it to be able to say, "I made those pickles." These pickles will keep well for up to a week in the refrigerator.

Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories condiments, appetizer

Time P1D

Yield About 30 pickle quarters or 15 halves

Number Of Ingredients 4

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Ingredients

1/3 cup kosher salt
2 pounds Kirby cucumbers, washed (scrub if spiny) and halved or quartered lengthwise
At least 5 cloves garlic, crushed
1 large bunch fresh dill, preferably with flowers, or 2 tablespoons dried dill and 1 teaspoon dill seeds, or 1 tablespoon coriander seeds

Steps:

Combine the salt and 1 cup boiling water in a large bowl; stir to dissolve the salt. Add a handful of ice cubes to cool the mixture, then all the remaining ingredients.
Add cold water to cover. Use a plate slightly smaller than the diameter of the bowl and a small weight to keep the cucumbers immersed. Set aside at room temperature.
Begin sampling the cucumbers after 4 hours if you quartered them. It will probably take 12 to 24 hours or even 48 hours for them to taste pickled enough to suit your taste.
When they are ready, refrigerate them, still in the brine. The pickles will continue to ferment as they sit, more quickly at room temperature and more slowly in the refrigerator. They will keep well for up to a week.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 6, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams, Carbohydrate 1 gram, Fat 0 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 0 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 72 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram