Addictive Dill Pickles

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Ingredients

  • 8 cloves garlic, divided
  • 8 heads fresh dill, divided
  • 2 teaspoons powdered alum, divided
  • 8 hot peppers, divided
  • 24 large grape leaves, divided
  • pickling cucumber
  • 1 quart vinegar
  • 3 quarts water
  • 1 cup salt

Instructions

  1. Soak small pickling cucumbers overnight in cold water.
  2. To each 1-quart jar add: 1 large clove of garlic, 1 head of dill, 1/4 teaspoons Powdered alum, 1 hot pepper, 3 large grape leaves and as many whole or half small cucumbers as will fit.
  3. Combine ingredients for brine and bring to a boil.
  4. Pour hot brine over cucumbers in jar, leaving some room for expansion.
  5. Screw lids on tightly.
  6. Use a 10 minute hot water bath to seal.
  7. Allow to sit for 3 months before opening.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

144 kcal 7% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 4.6g 9% DV
Total Fat 5g 6% DV
Carbs 20.7g 8% DV
Fiber 4.5g 16% DV
Sugar 5.2g 10% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10563.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 311.5mg 7% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 169.8mcg 19% DV
Vitamin C 44.8mg 50% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg
Calcium 149.8mg 12% DV
Iron 3.5mg 20% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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