Dill Pickles--Kosher

Nguyên liệu

35-40 fresh cucumbers

2 tablespoons pickling spices

1/2 pound dill

2 cups salt

2 gallons water

2 cups vinegar

1 clove garlic

1 bay leaf

1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds

2 tablespoons sugar

1/2 cup vinegar

Hướng dẫn

Wash and dry cucumbers

Put layer of dill and 1/2 spices in a stone jar

Add cucumbers

Put the remaining spices and dill atop cucumbers

Boil salt water and vinegar for 2 minutes

Cool to room temperature and pour over cucumbers

Cover with plate and weigh down

Keep at even temp (68-72)

Remove scum each day

Pickles ready for canning when crisp, uniform in color, and good dill taste

Usually 2-4 weeks

Pack the pickles in hot jars

Add garlic, bay leaf, mustard seed, sugar, vinegar to 1-1 1/2 cup brine

Boil 2 minutes

Pour, while hot, over pickles

Seal at once with hot water bath, 15 minutes at simmering