Description
Fermented pickles are a tangy, crunchy delight that elevate any meal. Bursting with flavor from fresh cucumbers and a zesty brine, these homemade pickles are perfect for snacking, sandwiches, or adding a vibrant touch to charcuterie boards. With just a few simple ingredients and easy steps, you’ll create unforgettable pickles that will have everyone coming back for more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups Kirby cucumbers (sliced into spears or rounds)
- 1 cup filtered water
- 1 cup distilled white vinegar or apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon sugar (optional)
- 1 teaspoon dill seeds
- 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
- 3 garlic cloves (smashed)
- 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
Instructions
- Prepare the Cucumbers: Rinse cucumbers under cold water and slice them into spears or rounds.
- Create the Brine: In a saucepan, combine water, vinegar, salt, and sugar (if using). Bring to a boil until dissolved.
- Add Flavors: Stir in dill seeds, mustard seeds, garlic cloves, and peppercorns. Let the brine cool slightly.
- Pack Jars: Place cucumbers tightly in clean glass jars.
- Pour Brine: Cover cucumbers with the cooled brine until fully submerged.
- Seal & Ferment: Seal jars tightly and store in a cool dark place for 3-7 days. Check daily for flavor development.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Fermentation
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 60g
- Calories: 15
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider including chili flakes or fresh herbs like dill sprigs. Store the pickles in the refrigerator after fermentation to maintain crunchiness.