Ford's Pickles Recipe
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Ingredients
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Vegetables
Brine
Method
Preparation
- 1
Wash and Cut Cucumbers
Thoroughly wash the cucumbers under cold water. Slice them into spears or rounds, depending on your preference. You should have about 4 cups of prepared cucumbers.
- 2
Prepare the Garlic and Dill
Peel the garlic cloves and set them aside. Rinse the fresh dill and pat it dry. You will need a whole bunch of dill for flavor.
Brine Preparation
- 3
Combine Ingredients for Brine
In a medium saucepan, combine the water, white vinegar, salt, sugar, mustard seeds, black peppercorns, and red pepper flakes.
- 4
Heat the Brine
Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally to ensure that the salt and sugar dissolve completely.
- 5
Cool the Brine
Once boiling, remove the saucepan from heat and let the brine cool to room temperature.
Pickling Process
- 6
Pack the Jars
In clean, sterilized jars, layer the cucumber slices, garlic cloves, and fresh dill. Press down gently to fit all the ingredients.
- 7
Add the Brine
Once the brine has cooled, pour it over the packed cucumbers in each jar until they are fully submerged.
- 8
Seal and Refrigerate
Seal the jars tightly with lids and place them in the refrigerator. Allow the pickles to sit for at least 24 hours before consuming for the best flavor.
