Christine'S Pickles

Prep: 30 min Cook: 15 min

Christine's Pickles are flavorful, tangy preserved cucumbers with dill, garlic, and peppers, perfect for adding zest to sandwiches or as a crunchy snack.

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Ingredients

  • fresh cucumbers
  • alum
  • dill
  • green peppers
  • hot peppers
  • garlic
  • onion
  • grape leaves
  • 6 c. water
  • 2 c. vinegar
  • 1/2 c. canning salt

Instructions

  1. Pack clean cucumbers into jars with a sprig of dill, a slice of onion, a wedge of green pepper, hot pepper, several buds of garlic, and grape leaves.
  2. Add 1/4 teaspoon of alum into each jar.
  3. Mix the water, vinegar, and salt well to make the brine.
  4. Pour the brine over the pickles in the jars.
  5. Process the jars in a water bath until the pickles start to turn color.
  6. Ensure the jars are hot as they seal better.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

287 kcal 14% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 8.6g 17% DV
Total Fat 10.6g 14% DV
Carbs 43g 16% DV
Fiber 10g 36% DV
Sugar 7.2g 14% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 975.8mg 42% DV
Potassium 964mg 21% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 435.8mcg 48% DV
Vitamin C 85.7mg 95% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg
Calcium 167.8mg 13% DV
Iron 6.7mg 37% DV

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

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