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Directions

  1. 1.

    Cut the ends off the cucumbers to remove the blossom, which contains enzymes that can make the pickles soft and mushy.

  2. 2.

    Cut the cucumbers into spears or slices.

  3. 3.

    Rub the fresh dill on the cutting board with the bottom of a container to open up the herb.

  4. 4.

    Prepare the brine by combining 1/3 cup of coarse kosher salt, 1/3 cup of apple cider vinegar, and 2/3 cup of regular white distilled vinegar in a measuring cup.

  5. 5.

    Add 1.5 cups of water to the brine mixture.

  6. 6.

    Start building the jar by adding the cucumber spears.

  7. 7.

    Add the cucumber slices and fresh dill to the jar.

  8. 8.

    Add the garlic to the jar.

  9. 9.

    Add crushed red pepper to the jar for spice.

  10. 10.

    Add onion powder, parsley, white pepper, celery salt, and alum to the jar.

  11. 11.

    Pour the prepared brine over the cucumbers and seasonings in the jar.

  12. 12.

    Add a whole packet of sea salt to the jar.

  13. 13.

    Seal the jar and shake it well to mix all the ingredients.

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Ingredients

  • 0.33 cup coarse kosher salt
  • white pepper
  • parsley
  • crushed red peppers
  • celery salt
  • alum
  • onion powder
  • fresh dill
  • garlic
  • cucumber
  • 0.33 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 0.66 cup regular white distilled vinegar
  • 1.5 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 packet sea salt

Equipment

jar knife cutting board measuring cup pot

Tips

  • Cut the ends of the cucumbers to prevent them from becoming soft and mushy due to enzymes.
  • Rub fresh dill with a container to open up the herb and release its flavors.
  • Dill helps reduce heart disease and contains Vitamins A, C, and iron.
  • Apple cider vinegar is great for digestion and helps with blood sugar.
  • If you don’t like dill or garlic, don’t add it to your pickles.
  • Add seasonings directly to the jar, not to the brine.
  • You can add a tablespoon of sugar if you prefer a sweeter taste, but it's optional.

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