Crisp & Tangy Dill Pickles for Sweet Pickle Haters

Hello, my name is Mackenzie, and I’m a picky pickle eater… This recipe is dedicated to everyone out there who despises sweet pickles. If you want crisp, punchy, garlicky pickles that won’t betray your taste buds with sugar — this one’s for you. 🥒

This recipe makes enough brine for at least 4 quart jars of pickles.

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🌿 Ingredients:

• 2 quarts cold water

• 1/2 to 1 cup white vinegar (I use 1 cup for a little extra bite)

• 1/3 cup canning/pickling salt or coarse kosher salt

• 1 teaspoon caraway seed or 1 teaspoon coriander seed

• 1/2 teaspoon mustard seed

• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes

• 1 tablespoon black peppercorns

• 1 tablespoon dill seed

• 1/4 teaspoon to 1 tablespoon minced garlic (I use a full tablespoon because… garlic 😍)

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🍴 Instructions:

1. In a large pot, combine water and vinegar. Turn heat to medium-high or high, depending on your patience level 😉

2. Before the mixture comes to a full boil, add all the seasonings and stir until the salt dissolves.

3. Let the brine reach a rolling boil and let it boil for at least 3 minutes.

4. Remove from heat and start pickling! Pour over your sliced cucumbers or whole pickles packed in jars.

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💡 Optional Notes:

• You can split the dill seed and minced garlic between the jars instead of boiling them.

• As you ladle the brine into jars, scoop up the seasonings from the bottom of the pot to make sure each jar gets all the good stuff!

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📌 Try These Next:

• No-Foil Roasted Garlic Hack

• Roasted Garlic Focaccia

Let me know if you make these and what you pair them with — tag me @sumneracre on Instagram or leave a comment below. (click my user name to be taken to Instagram!)