Condiments

Dill Pickles

Admin Januar 04, 2026

Prep Time

15 min

Cook Time

30 min

Servings

9

Calories

150

Dill Pickles

A delicious Condiments recipe from the FatFree archive.

Ingredients

DILL PICKLES
10 to 12 pounds small cucumbers
1 1/2 gallons vinegar
1 1/2 gallons water
1 c. salt
Put in each jar:
1 clove garlic, peeled
1 Tbsp. pickling spices
several sprigs of fresh dillweed
1 Tbsp. dill seed
Pinch of alum (do not use if using lime -- see Note)
You can keep pickles whole or slice them. Wash pickles and cut stems off if
left whole, or slice with food processor. Stir vinegar, water and salt
together in large pan and let it just come to a boil. Have hot jars ready

Instructions

and put in garlic, pickling spices, dill, dill seed, and alum (if you did not
use lime). Packthe jars with cucumbers. Ladle hot vinegar mixture into jars
to within 1/2-inch of top of jars. Remove air bubbles, wipe rims of jars,
and seal. Process in water canner for 10 minutes. Makes 9 to 10 quarts.
NOTE: If you soak pickles in food-grade lime and water, they will stay very
crispy. Put pickles in 3 quarts of water with 1/2 cup pickling lime and
leave for 24 hours. Rinse pickles thoroughly and proceed with recipe. Do
not use alum if you are using lime.
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Nutrition Facts
Per Serving (9 servings)
Calories 150
Protein 3,00 g
Carbohydrates 25,00 g
Fat 2,00 g
Category
Condiments

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