Refrigerator Garlic Dill Spears

Name: Refrigerator Garlic Dill Spears
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 2880 min
Ingredients: 6 cloves garlic, peeled; 4 teaspoons dill seed; 2 teaspoons whole black peppercorns; 3 pounds kirby cucumbers (or other unwaxed, small-seeded 4- to 5-inch pickling cucumbers); 2.25 cups apple cider vinegar; 2.25 cups water; 6.75 teaspoons pickling salt

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These dill spears are excellent on sandwiches, eaten plain, or chopped up for a hot dog topping.

Recipe by foodinjars (Marisa McClellan)

Updated on August 22, 2022

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Prep Time:

20 mins

Cook Time:

5 mins

Additional Time:

1 day 23 hrs 35 mins

Total Time:

2 days

Servings:

20

Yield:

2 quarts

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Ingredients

6 cloves garlic, peeled
4 teaspoons dill seed
2 teaspoons whole black peppercorns
3 pounds kirby cucumbers (or other unwaxed, small-seeded 4- to 5-inch pickling cucumbers)
2 ¼ cups apple cider vinegar
2 ¼ cups water
6 ¾ teaspoons pickling salt

Directions

Divide garlic, dill, and peppercorns between 2 clean quart jars. Wash cucumbers and trim away blossom ends. Cut each into 6 to 8 spears. Pack spears vertically and snugly into jars.
Stir together vinegar, water, and salt in a small nonreactive pot, and bring to a boil over high heat. Stir and reduce heat, if necessary, until salt dissolves. Remove from heat. Pour or ladle hot brine into jars, covering cucumbers and leaving 1/2 inch headspace. Tap jars gently to remove any air bubbles. Add more brine if necessary to leave 1/2 inch headspace. Wipe rims clean with a damp paper towel.
Let cool completely to room temperature, about 1 hour. Apply clean lids. Refrigerate at least 48 hours before eating for best flavor. (Flavor improves with time.) Store in refrigerator up to 1 month.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

19	Calories
0g	Fat
3g	Carbs
1g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 20
Calories 19
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0g	0%
Sodium 789mg	34%
Total Carbohydrate 3g	1%
Dietary Fiber 1g	2%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 1g
Vitamin C 2mg	12%
Calcium 23mg	2%
Iron 0mg	2%
Potassium 131mg	3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.