Description
A refreshing and probiotic-rich snack made by pickling cucumbers with garlic and dill.
Ingredients
- Fresh cucumbers (pickling, English, or Persian)
- Fresh garlic cloves
- Fresh dill weed
- Filtered water
- White vinegar or apple cider vinegar
- Kosher salt or sea salt
- Sugar (or honey/agave)
Instructions
- Wash cucumbers thoroughly under running water and slice into quarters or half-moons.
- In a medium saucepan, combine equal parts vinegar and water (typically 1 cup of each), add 1 tablespoon of salt and 1 tablespoon of sugar. Heat over medium until dissolved.
- Add minced garlic cloves and fresh dill to the brine, simmer for a few minutes to infuse flavors.
- Pack sliced cucumbers tightly in a clean glass jar and pour the hot brine over them until submerged.
- Seal the jar with a lid, cool to room temperature, and refrigerate for at least 24 hours before enjoying.
Notes
Be patient while chilling the pickles to allow flavors to meld for the best taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Pickling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: pickled cucumbers, garlic dill, probiotic, healthy snack, fermentation