How to Make Dill Pickles

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Mix the ingredients together in a bowl.

   Mix 1 tbsp. of kosher salt, 1 1/4 cups of white vinegar, 2 tbsp. of coriander seeds, and 1 minced garlic clove together in a bowl.
   
   Keep mixing the ingredients until the salt and sugar dissolve.
   
   Heating the brine will help ingredients dissolve, if you wish.
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   Step 2: Add 2 cups of water to the mixture.

   Stir the ingredients together a bit more. , The blossom end has the small brown circle on it.
   
   The end has an enzyme that can make your pickles softer, and a bit more soggy, which inhibits the pickling process.,, Place 3 cucumbers into each jar. ,, Make sure that the pickles in both jars are completely submerged in the mixture.
   
   If there is not enough brine, add a little water until the cucumbers are completely submerged. , Close the lids on the jars tightly. , Refrigerate the pickles for one night or up to one month. , Enjoy the delicious flavor of these simple dill pickles anywhere and at any time.
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   Step 3: Cut off the blossom ends of the cucumbers.

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   Step 4: Tuck 3 dill sprigs into each jar

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   Step 5: enough to layer the bottom of the jar.

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   Step 6: Place the cucumbers into two jars.

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   Step 7: Add the remaining dill sprigs on top of the cucumbers.

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   Step 8: Pour the mixture into each jar.

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   Step 9: Tightly seal the jars.

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    Step 10: Refrigerate.

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    Step 11: Serve.

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