Super Awesome Pickles
"This is my parents' family recipe, which has been a family favorite for years. It's amazing with almost any type of veggie (beans, onions, carrots, celery, etc.) Cucumbers are also great but a little on the sweet side."
photo by Jesster
- Ready In:
- 50mins
- Ingredients:
- 8
- Yields:
-
8 Quarts
ingredients
-
Jar Fillings
- 3 lbs mixed vegetables (Onions, carrots, beans, cauliflower, jalapenos, celery, etc.)
- 3 heads garlic (or more if they are small heads)
- 16 dried arbol chiles
- 8 heads fresh dill
- 1⁄2 cup sugar
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Brine
- 3 quarts water
- 1 1⁄2 quarts white vinegar
- 1 cup pickling salt
directions
- The water bath method is recommended for processing the pickles. Ensure all directions are followed for the cooker manufacturer. You will need 8 quart size canning jars with lids and rings (the recipe can be scaled up as needed).
- Add 2 garlic cloves, 1 head of dill, 2 chili peppers, and 1 tbsp of sugar per jar. The rest of the jar should be packed tightly with vegetables of your choice.
- Combine all the brine ingredients (water, vinegar, and salt) in a non-reactive pot and bring to a boil.
- Fill the jars with hot brine, then apply lids and immediately (but safely) move the jars to a water bath. Process per FDA recommendations for preserving the chosen vegetables in a water bath. Our family processes for 10 minutes, ensuring the water is returns to a boil between batches.
- Pickles are ready to enjoy as soon as they are cooled, and will last many months in the pantry.
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Hi, I'm a dad and husband who simply loves cooking great food and sharing it with my family and friends. I travel extensively and have had the opportunity to try many different foods, which I integrate into my own home cooking. I prefer to start with the most basic raw ingredients and create dishes from scratch. Hands down, the best meal is made at home!
