Description
Killer Spicy Garlic Dill Pickles are a bold and zesty snack that will electrify your taste buds. These homemade pickles combine the crunch of fresh cucumbers with a kick of spicy garlic and the aromatic charm of dill. Perfect for summer barbecues or as a standalone treat, they elevate any meal into a flavor fiesta. Easy to prepare and customizable to your spice level, you’ll have friends begging for the recipe!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups cucumbers, sliced
- 1 cup white vinegar
- 1 cup filtered water
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill or 1 teaspoon dill seeds
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 tablespoons kosher salt
- 2 teaspoons red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
Instructions
- Prepare cucumbers by rinsing under cold water and slicing into spears or rounds.
- In a medium saucepan, combine water, vinegar, sugar, salt, and red pepper flakes over medium heat until dissolved.
- Remove from heat and stir in minced garlic and dill; let cool slightly.
- Pack cucumber slices tightly into sterilized jars.
- Pour warm brine over cucumbers until fully submerged; seal jars tightly.
- Refrigerate for at least 24 hours before enjoying.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Pickling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pickle (30g)
- Calories: 5
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: For extra heat, increase red pepper flakes. Experiment with spices like mustard seeds for unique flavors. Use fresh cucumbers for optimal crunch.