Classic Dill Pickles Recipe
Prep Time:
10 minutes
Cook Time:
5 minutes
Servings:
16 Servings
Ingredients
  • 1 ½ cups water
  • ½ cup distilled white vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 tablespoon pickling spices
  • 4 Kirby pickling cucumbers, quartered lengthwise
  • 4 large dill fronds
  • 3 cloves garlic, sliced thin
Directions
  1. Make the brine by adding the water, vinegar, salt, sugar, and pickling spices to a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer, stirring until the salt and sugar are dissolved. Set aside to cool slightly.
  2. Add the cucumbers, dill, and garlic to 2 pint-sized jars or 1 quart-sized jar.
  3. Pour the brine over the cucumbers. Seal and refrigerate, then serve as desired.