Best Uncle Bills Dill Pickles Recipes

STUFFED DILL PICKLES

Steps:

• Cut off both ends of the dill pickles to create a flat surface.
• Using a thin potato peeler or a sharp knife or Uncle Bill's Dill Pickle Corer, and core out each dill pickle. (You can save the core for another use).
• Stand the pickles on end on paper towelling and let drain until all liquid is drained, about 30 minutes. In addition, run some rolled paper towelling through the core to remove any liquid that did not drain.
• Meanwhile, in a mixing bowl, cream the cheese, add onion and garlic and mix until well blended. Add Tabasco sauce and mix well to blend.
• Using a cake decorator or a small spoon, stuff each pickle. Wrap the stuffed pickles in plastic wrap and refrigerate until cheese is firm, about 2 hours.
• Before serving, slice pickles into 3/4 inch slices and place slices on a serving plate. (Cover and refrigerate any unused pickles). These pickles are also good for lunches.
• You may also add some finely chopped Smoked Salmon to the filling, or some finely chopped black olives, or finely chopped cooked ham. Try mixing equal amounts of Cheese-Whiz and cream cheese, or use the different cream cheese that are available.
• NOTE: Uncle Bill has developed a stainless steel corer and is now available - z-mail me if you are interested.

UNCLE BILL'S DILL PICKLES IN A CROCK

Steps:

• Wash and clip ends off the dill cucumbers.
• Place dill cucumbers in a tub or large sink.
• Cover with cold water.
• Add 2 bags of ice and let sit overnight.
• The next day, drain the chilled dill cucumbers.
• In a large crock pot, add 4 stocks of dill heads and stock into the bottom.
• Add 6 garlic cloves.
• Add a few pieces of horseradish root.
• Add 2 halves of the hot red pepper.
• Place 2 layers of dill cucumbers.
• Add some sliced carrots.
• Repeat these steps beginning with the dill weed heads until all cucumbers are used.
• In a large cooking pot, measure water, vinegar, and salt; bring to boil.
• Pour hot vinegar mixture over the cucumbers until they are covered.
• Place a heavy plate on top of the cucumbers.
• Find a heavy rock, wash well with bleach and then with hot water.
• Place the rock on the plate to weigh down the cucumbers.
• The crock should be placed in a cool, dark area and should be done before covering with water, otherwise it would be too heavy to move.
• Dill pickles should be ready to eat in about 7 days.

BLUE RIBBON DILL PICKLES

Steps:

• GET ALL OF THIS GOING BEFORE FILLING THE JARS.
• Wash 7 quart jars in hot, soapy water (or dishwasher), rinse and fill with hot water; set aside.
• Fill canning kettle half-full with hottest tap water; set on burner over high heat.
• In a medium saucepan, fit lids and rings together, cover with water, bring to a simmer.
• In a large saucepan, bring water, vinegar and salt to boil; turn off the heat; set aside.
• FILL JARS: place a layer of dill at the bottom of each jar, along with one garlic clove (if used), then TIGHTLY load the cukes into the jar to the NECK of the jar (depending on size you may get two nice layers with a few small cukes in the top--)---squeeze cukes into the jar tightly--uniform size helps; add a few TINY spriglets of dill at the top, too, and another garlic clove if desired.
• Once jars are loaded, pour in the brine leaving half-inch head space in each jar.
• Add lid and ring to each jar, tightening evenly.
• Place jars into canner with water JUST to the necks of the jars.
• Bring water ALMOST to a boil (about 15 minutes--depending on how fast it heats up).
• Remove jars, set on a dish towel on the kitchen counter, cover with another dish towel & let cool.
• Check for seal (indented lid), label jars or lids, store in cool dark cellar or cupboard.
• NOTES: When washing/scrubbing cukes, sort them into piles by size. This really helps make your jars look nicer, if you have uniform sizes (and this impresses the judges too!). And makes for easier packing, too.

GRANDMA'S DILL PICKLES

Steps:

• In a stockpot, bring water, vinegar and salt to a boil; boil 10 minutes. Pack cucumbers into nine hot quart jars within 1/2 in. of top. Place one dill head, two garlic cloves and two peppers in each jar. , Carefully ladle hot mixture into jars, leaving 1/2-in. headspace. . Remove air bubbles and adjust headspace, if necessary, by adding hot mixture. Wipe rims. Center lids on jars; screw on bands until fingertip tight. , Place jars into canner with simmering water, ensuring that they are completely covered with water. Bring to a boil; process for 15 minutes. Remove jars and cool.

UNCLE BUBBA'S FRIED DILL PICKLES

Steps:

• Drain the juice from the pickle jar and refill the jar with the garlic powder, hot sauce, and buttermilk. Marinate the pickles for at least 30 minutes.
• In a Dutch oven over medium-high heat, heat the oil to 350 degrees F. Drain the pickles. Put the fry mix in a large mixing bowl, and toss the pickles to coat thoroughly. Shake off the excess mix by tossing lightly in a strainer and deep fry the pickles in batches for 3 to 5 minutes, depending on the size of the spears.
• When golden brown, remove the pickles from the oil with a clean strainer or slotted metal spoon and place on paper towels to drain off any excess oil. Serve immediately.

UNCLE BILL'S MUSTARD PICKLES

Steps:

• Wash and finely chop cucumbers.
• Seed and dice sweet red and green peppers.
• Place chopped cucumbers and peppers in a large bowl.
• Sprinkle over with pickling salt, cover and let sit overnight.
• The next morning, drain off the liquid and discard.
• Finely chop cauliflower, onion and celery and mix in with the cucumbers and peppers.
• Transfer vegetables to a large cooking pot.
• Add vinegar and sugar and bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes until vegetables are just tender, DO NOT OVERCOOK.
• In a small bowl, mix mustard and turmeric in a half cup of cold water.
• When vegetables are nearly done, mix in mustard mixture and stir until well blended and bring mixture back to just boil.
• Sterilize and prepare canning jars of your choice.
• Fill jars to within 1/4" of the top of the jars.
• Apply lids and screw tops and process according to the method you are most familiar with.
• When jars are sealed and cooled, label and store in a cool, dark place.