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Kosher-Style Dill Pickles

5 from 1 vote
Cold and crispy garlicky pickle slices.
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Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 pound pickling cucumbers such as Kirby
  • 6 sprig dill, fresh
  • 3 cups water
  • 1 cup distilled white vinegar
  • 2 tablespoon kosher salt
  • 9 clove garlic smashed
  • 2 whole bay leaves, dried crumbled
  • 1 tablespoon dill, dried or dill seeds
  • 1/2 tablespoon black peppercorns
  • 1/2 tablespoon whole fennel seeds

Method
 

  1. Trim stem and blossom ends off cucumbers, and slice them into 1/4" slices; divide the cucumber slices evenly among 3 pt jars, then add 2 dill sprigs to each container.
  2. Combine all the remaining ingredients in a small saucepan and bring to a boil, reducing the heat to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes.
  3. Ladle the hot brine over the cucumbers, being sure to get 3 cloves of garlic into each container.
  4. Set the jars aside, uncovered, to cool for 1 hour at room temperature.
  5. Refrigerate the jars for 1 hour, then cover and store in the refrigerator for up to 3 months.

Notes

Yummy, but could be stronger.
Adapted from Farm to Fork