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Ingredients
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8 pounds small pickling cucumbers
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4 cups water
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4 cups distilled white vinegar
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¾ cup white sugar
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½ cup pickling salt
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3 tablespoons pickling spice, wrapped in cheesecloth
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7 1-quart canning jars with lids and rings
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7 heads fresh dill
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7 cloves garlic
Directions
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Place cucumbers in a large pot and cover with ice cubes. Let sit for at least 2 hours and up to 8 hours. Drain and pat dry.
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Place water, vinegar, sugar, pickling salt, and pickling spice into a large saucepan. Bring to a boil; simmer for 15 minutes.
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Sterilize the jars and lids in boiling water for at least 5 minutes. Pack cucumbers into the hot, sterilized jars, filling the jars to within 1/2 inch of the top. Place 1 dill head and 1 garlic clove into each jar. Pour hot pickling liquid into the jars, filling to within 1/4 inch of the rim. Wipe the rims of the jars with a moist paper towel to remove any food residue. Top with the lids and screw on the rings.
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Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then carefully lower the jars into the pot using a holder. Leave a 2-inch space between the jars. Pour in more boiling water if necessary until the water level is at least 1 inch above the tops of the jars. Bring water to a full boil, cover the pot, and process for 5 minutes.
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Remove the jars from the stockpot and place onto a cloth-covered or wood surface, several inches apart, until cool. Once cool, press down on the top of each lid, ensuring the seal is tight (lid should not move up or down at all). If any jars have not been sealed properly, refrigerate them and eat within two weeks.
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Store the sealed jars in a cool, dark area. Wait at least 1 week before opening.
Cook’s Note
A dill head is the dill plant's 3- to 4-inch, umbrella-shaped seed head. If you can't find fresh dill heads, you may substitute 1 teaspoon dill seeds for 1 dill head.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
35 | Calories |
0g | Fat |
9g | Carbs |
1g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 35 | |
Calories 35 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 0g | 0% |
Sodium 1585mg | 69% |
Total Carbohydrate 9g | 3% |
Dietary Fiber 1g | 2% |
Total Sugars 6g | |
Protein 1g | 1% |
Vitamin C 4mg | 4% |
Calcium 22mg | 2% |
Iron 0mg | 2% |
Potassium 163mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.