Homemade dill pickles (Czech Recipe)
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Loading... - Alexander Wagner
- 21 Mar 2023
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This is a Czech specialty where small garden cucumbers are packed into jars and covered with pre-cooked brine made of water, vinegar, salt, and sugar. The jars are sealed with a screw cap and sterilized in a boiling water bath.
I recommend monitoring the hot water temperature with a canning thermometer to ensure that the cucumbers are correctly preserved.
INGREDIENTS FOR HOMEMADE PICKLES
Cucumbers for pickling; smaller cucumbers of 2 ½-5 inches, the fresher after picking up, the better
BRINE INGREDIENTS
Cook the brine for pickles ahead of time. Pour the brine into pickle jars while it is still warm.
Water
Salt
Granulated sugar
DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS WITH PHOTOS
✔️ WASH THE CUCUMBERS
Place the cucumbers in a plastic tray, cover with lukewarm water and leave to stand for an hour to release the dirt and other impurities. Scrub with a sponge and rinse with clean water. Remove the remaining cucumber stem if there is one. Read More…
