dill pickle recipe

dill pickle recipe.Here's a simple recipe for making dill pickles: ### Ingredients: - 2-3 pounds pickling cucumbers - 4 cups water - 4 cups white vinegar - 1/2 cup pickling salt (do not use regular table salt) - 2 tablespoons sugar - 2 tablespoons dill seeds - 4 cloves garlic, peeled - 2-3 sprigs fresh dill (optional) ### Instructions: 1. Wash the cucumbers thoroughly and trim off the ends. Cut them into spears, slices, or leave them whole, depending on your preference. 2. In a large pot, combine water, vinegar, pickling salt, and sugar. Bring to a boil, stirring until the salt and sugar are dissolved. 3. Pack the cucumbers into clean, sterilized jars. Add dill seeds, garlic cloves, and fresh dill sprigs to each jar. 4. Pour the hot brine over the cucumbers, leaving about 1/2 inch of headspace at the top of each jar. 5. Wipe the jar rims clean and seal them with lids. 6. Process the jars in a boiling water bath for about 10 minutes to ensure they are sealed properly. 7. Let the pickles sit for at least 2 weeks to develop flavor before eating.