Refrigerator Garlic Dill Spears

(from castro15’s recipe box)

Categories: Sides

Ingredients

  • 6 garlic cloves, peeled
  • 4 tsp. dill seed
  • 2 tsp. black peppercorns
  • 3 lbs. Kirby cucumbers
  • 2 1/4 cups apple cider vinegar
  • 2 1/4 cups water
  • 2 tbsp. plus 3/4 tsp. pickling salt

Directions

  1. Divide garlic, dill and peppercorns between 2 clean quart jars. Wash cucumbers and trim away blossom ends. Cut each into 6-8 spears. Pack spears vertically and snugly into jars.

  2. Stir together vinegar, water and salt in a small nonreactive pot, and bring to a boil. Carefully pour or ladle hot brine into jars, covering cucumbers and leaving 1/2 inch headspace. Tap jars gently to remove any air bubble, and add more brine if necessary to leave 1/2 inch headspace. Wipe rims clean with a damp paper towel.

  3. Let cool completely (about 1 hour). Apply clean lids. Chill in fridge at least 48 hours before eating for best flavor.

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