Kosher Dill Pickle Spears
Whether you're a pickle lover or just looking for a tasty and nutritious snack, kosher dill pickle spears are sure to satisfy your cravings.
Servings 6 quarts
Calories 5kcal
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons canning salt or kosher salt
- 2 1/2 quarts water
- 2 pounds pickling cucumbers cut into spears
For the pickles:
- 1 cup cider vinegar
- 2 cups white vinegar
- 3 cups water
- 1 tablespoons sugar
- 3 tablespoons canning or kosher salt
- 6 teaspoons dill seeds
- 3 teaspoons pickling spices
- 6 teaspoons minced garlic
- 6 teaspoons dried minced onion
- 6 pint mason jars and lids and bands
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the kosher salt and water. Whisk together until the salt is dissolved.
- Add the pickle spears to the water. Let the spear soak in the salt water for 2 hours.
- Drain and discard the salt water.
- In a nonreactive pot, combine the vinegars, water, sugar, and salt. Cover, bring to a simmer until the salt and sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat and set aside. Allow the brine to cool completely.
- In the bottom of a quart mason jar, add 1 teaspoon of dill seed, 1/2 teaspoon of pickling spices, and 1 teaspoon of minced garlic and 1 teaspoon dried minced onion.
- Fill jars with cucumber slices.
- Using a funnel, carefully pour the vinegar mixture over the cucumber spears, leaving 1/2-inch of room between the pickles and to top of the jar. Wipe rims with a clean damp rag or paper towel. Place a lid on each jar and secure tightly.
- Allow jars to set for 3 weeks before opening.
- Jars will last for up to three months in the refrigerator. Pickles can also be preserved using the water bath canning method. Properly canned pickles should be stored in a cool dry place and are good for up to one year.
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Storage
Kosher dill pickles that have not been canned should be stored in the refrigerator. The pickles will stay good for up to three months. The pickles can also be canned using the water bath canning method. Jars will keep up to one year if stored in a cool dry place
Nutrition
Serving: 1pickle spear | Calories: 5kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Sodium: 250mg