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Ingredients

• ✓ pickling cucumber
• water
• kosher salt
• dill
• garlic
• black peppercorn
• red chile pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Place cucumbers in a large bowl covered with cold water; soak for 8 hours to overnight.
2. 2 Inspect a 1 gallon glass or ceramic container for cracks and ring for rust, discard if defective. Immerse in simmering water until pickles ready. Wash new, unused lid and ring in warm soapy water; set aside until ready to store pickles in refrigerator.
3. 3 Combine 4 quarts water and salt in a large pot; bring to a boil.
4. 4 Meanwhile, drain cucumbers, trim ends, and cut a slit in sides with a small, sharp knife. Place several dill stalks, ½ garlic cloves, about 10 peppercorns, and 1 to 2 slices chile pepper in bottom of sterilized container; arrange ½ cucumbers on top. Repeat layering with remaining dill, garlic, peppercorns, chile pepper, and cucumbers.
5. 5 Pour boiling hot brine over cucumbers to cover. Place a small plate on top to keep cucumbers submerged. Store in a cool place until pickles fermented to your liking, 4 to 10 days, depending on how warm it is. Remove plate, cover container, and refrigerate until ready to use.

By Tania D

Ingredients

• ✓ pickling cucumber
• garlic
• dill
• water
• white vinegar
• kosher salt
• alum

Instructions

1. 1 Layer cucumbers, garlic, and dill in a resealable plastic bag. Combine water, vinegar, kosher salt, and alum in a liquid measure; pour into the bag and seal securely.
2. 2 Immerse the bag in a heat-proof container of water with a sous vide cooker. Set the temperature to 140 degrees F (60 degrees C) and cook for 2 1/2 hours.
3. 3 Remove the bag and set aside to cool, about 1 hour. Transfer pickles and brine to a jar and refrigerate for 24 hours before serving.

By maskys

Ingredients

• ✓ pickling cucumber
• water
• white vinegar
• sugar
• pickling spice
• dill
• pickling salt
• garlic
• horseradish root

Instructions

1. 1 Soak cucumbers in ice-cold water, 2 to 3 hours. Drain.
2. 2 Inspect five 1-quart jars for cracks and rings for rust, discarding any defective ones. Immerse in simmering water until brine is ready. Wash new, unused lids and rings in warm soapy water.
3. 3 Bring 7 cups water, vinegar, sugar, and pickling spices to a boil in a separate large pot, stirring occasionally until sugar dissolves.
4. 4 Place about 3 dill sprigs, 1 tablespoon pickling salt, 2 garlic cloves, and 2 horseradish strips into each sterilized jar.
5. 5 Trim ends from cucumbers; cut a slit in skin of each so brine can soak in and air can get out. Pack cucumbers into the prepared jars; pour boiling brine over top, filling to within ½ inch of tops. Run a clean knife or thin spatula around insides of jars to remove any air bubbles. Wipe rims with a moist paper towel to remove any residue. Top with lids and screw rings on tightly.
6. 6 Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot; fill halfway with water. Bring to a boil and lower jars 2 inches apart into the boiling water using a holder. Pour in more boiling water to cover jars by at least 1 inch. Remove pot from the heat; process until water is cool.
7. 7 Remove jars from the stockpot; rest, several inches apart, to cool. Press centers of lids with a finger to ensure lids do not move up or down. Refrigerate any unsealed jars. Remove rings for storage and store in a cool, dark area.

By SHAWN

Ingredients

• ✓ pickling cucumber
• red bell pepper
• onion
• salt
• celery seed
• white sugar
• white wine vinegar
• canning jar
• lid
• ring

Instructions

1. 1 Place cucumbers, bell pepper, onion, salt, and celery seeds in a large bowl; set aside at room temperature, stirring occasionally, for 1 hour. Mix sugar and vinegar together in a bowl, stirring until sugar dissolves; stir into pickle mixture.
2. 2 Divide pickle mixture among the jars; pour any excess liquid over top. Cover the jars with lids and rings. Refrigerate at least 24 hours; pickles will keep in the refrigerator for 3 weeks.

By Clark Hamblen

Ingredients

• ✓ pickling cucumber
• water
• white vinegar
• dill
• white sugar
• garlic
• salt
• pickling spice
• dill seed
• red pepper flakes
• dill weed

Instructions

1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
2. 2 Combine cucumbers, water, vinegar, chopped dill, sugar, garlic, salt, pickling spice, dill seed, and red pepper flakes in a large bowl. Stir and let sit at room temperature until sugar and salt dissolve, about 2 hours.
3. 3 Transfer cucumbers to 3 wide-mouth, 1 1/2-pint jars, placing 4 cucumbers into each jar. Add enough vinegar mixture to cover cucumbers. Place 1 sprig of fresh dill into each jar and seal with lids. Refrigerate for 10 days before eating. Use within 1 month.

By FAIRYFAHRENHOLZ

Ingredients

• ✓ pickling cucumber
• water
• white vinegar
• white sugar
• pickling salt
• pickling spice
• canning jar
• lid
• ring
• dill
• garlic

Instructions

1. 1 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.
2. 2 Place water, vinegar, sugar, pickling salt, and pickling spice into a large saucepan. Bring to a boil; simmer for 15 minutes.
3. 3 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.
4. 4 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.
5. 5 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.
6. 6 Store the sealed jars in a cool, dark area. Wait at least 1 week before opening.

By Ann Philbeck

Ingredients

• ✓ pickling cucumber
• water
• white vinegar
• pickling salt
• tellicherry peppercorn
• mustard seed
• mustard seed
• white sugar
• red pepper flakes
• onion
• dill
• garlic

Instructions

1. 1 Combine water, vinegar, salt, peppercorns, yellow and brown mustard seeds, sugar, and red pepper flakes in a saucepan over medium heat; cook until salt and sugar have dissolved, 5 to 7 minutes. Cool about 30 minutes.
2. 2 Cut cucumbers into even-sized spears; pack into a 1-liter, large-mouthed glass jar. Add onion slices, dill sprigs, and garlic. Pour in cooled vinegar mixture to completely cover cucumbers; seal with a lid. Refrigerate for 24 hours before serving.

By Buckwheat Queen

Ingredients

• ✓ pickling cucumber
• yellow onion
• jalapeno pepper
• salt
• white vinegar
• white sugar
• water
• garlic
• mustard seed
• celery seed
• black peppercorn
• turmeric
• clove

Instructions

1. 1 Combine cucumbers, onion, and peppers in a bowl; pour kosher salt over the top and stir to coat completely. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate, stirring occasionally, 2 to 4 hours. Rinse cucumber mixture in a colander under cold water until all salt is washed away, 3 to 4 minutes. Drain.
2. 2 Stir vinegar, sugar, water, garlic, mustard seed, celery seed, peppercorns, turmeric, and ground cloves together in a saucepan; bring to a simmer and cook until brine flavors combine, about 2 minutes. Add cucumber mixture to brine; heat until almost boiling, remove from heat, and cool completely. Transfer to jars and store in the refrigerator.

By John Mitzewich

Ingredients

• ✓ pickling cucumber
• salt
• water
• garlic
• thyme
• oregano
• harissa
• coriander
• sesame seed
• cumin seed
• sumac

Instructions

1. 1 Pour water into a 1-gallon glass jar with a lid and dissolve salt. Add garlic followed by thyme, oregano, and harissa.
2. 2 Heat coriander, sesame seeds, and cumin seed in a dry pan over medium-low heat, stirring to avoid burning, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add toasted spices to the salt mixture along with sumac. Cover tightly with a lid and shake to combine.
3. 3 Place as many cucumbers as will fit into the jar while remaining submerged in the brine. Keep sealed in the refrigerator for 10 days to pickle.

By veithk

Ingredients

• ✓ pickling cucumber
• kosher salt
• water
• white sugar
• white vinegar
• water
• mustard seed
• celery seed
• turmeric
• pickling salt
• carrot
• green bell pepper
• red bell pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Make a brine by dissolving 1/2 cup of salt in 4 cups water in a large container, place the cucumber spears into the brine, and let stand overnight.
2. 2 The next day, drain the cucumbers, rinse well with water, and set aside.
3. 3 Combine the sugar, vinegar, 1 cup of water, mustard seeds, celery seed, turmeric, and pickling salt in a large nonreactive pot, and bring to a boil. Add the carrot sticks, and boil for 2 minutes, until the carrots are cooked but not mushy. Stir in the pepper slices and cucumbers, and bring back to a boil.
4. 4 Sterilize canning jars and lids in boiling water for at least 5 minutes. Pack the pickles into the hot, sterilized jars, filling the jars to within 1/4 inch of the top. Run a knife or a thin spatula around the insides of the jars after they have been filled to remove any air bubbles. Wipe the rims of the jars with a moist paper towel to remove any food residue. Top with lids, and screw on rings. Process in a boiling water bath canner for 15 minutes, remove the jars, and let cool to room temperature.
5. 5 Once cool, press the top of each lid with a finger, ensuring that the seal is tight (lid does not move up or down at all). Store in a cool, dark area.

By Mandy007