When I was raising my big family, I'd make dill pickles toward the end of the growing season for winter's keeping. Crushed red pepper flakes gives them a bit of bite.— Lily Julow, Lawrenceville, Georgia
Place five garlic clove halves and five dill heads in each of three hot 1-quart jars. Pack cucumbers into jars to within 1/2 in. of the top.
In a large saucepan, bring water, vinegar, salt and pepper flakes to a boil. Carefully ladle hot liquid over cucumbers, leaving 1/2-in. headspace. Add remaining five garlic clove halves to each jar. 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.
Editor's Note
The processing time listed is for altitudes of 1,000 feet or less. For altitudes up to 3,000 feet, add 5 minutes; 6,000 feet, add 10 minutes; 8,000 feet, add 15 minutes; 10,000 feet, add 20 minutes.
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Tom
Aug 13, 2020
We made several batches of pickle recipes and this by far was our favorite. Had just the right amount of vinegar and salty flavor. This is a winner!!!!!!
ksandjs1
Jul 7, 2015
I've been looking a long time for a recipe that uses fresh dill and tastes like the hamburger dill pickles from the store. This is it! I only used 4 garlic cloves per jar and added 3/4 teaspoon of turmeric to the vinegar mixture. I didn't process them in the water bath, just put them in the refrigerator for 24 hrs before trying them out. Excellent flavor!
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We made several batches of pickle recipes and this by far was our favorite. Had just the right amount of vinegar and salty flavor. This is a winner!!!!!!
I've been looking a long time for a recipe that uses fresh dill and tastes like the hamburger dill pickles from the store. This is it! I only used 4 garlic cloves per jar and added 3/4 teaspoon of turmeric to the vinegar mixture. I didn't process them in the water bath, just put them in the refrigerator for 24 hrs before trying them out. Excellent flavor!
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