Homemade Pickles in a Jar 6 Ways
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Homemade Pickles in a Jar 6 Ways

Six refrigerator-pickle variations built from one simple vinegar brine. Make crisp pickles with cucumbers, herbs and different spice combinations.

⏱️20 minPrep Time
🔥5 minCook Time
⏰25 minTotal Time
🍽️6Servings
📊EasyDifficulty
Servings:
🍽️6 servings

Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. 1

    Warm vinegar, water, salt and sugar until dissolved.

  2. 2

    Pack cucumbers, garlic and selected herbs or spices into clean jars.

  3. 3

    Pour in the brine and leave a little headspace.

  4. 4

    Cool, seal and refrigerate.

  5. 5

    Try classic dill, spicy, bread-and-butter, mustard, garlic-herb and peppery versions.

  6. 6

    Chill at least 24 hours before serving.

👨‍🍳 Chef Notes & Tips

These are refrigerator pickles, not shelf-stable canned pickles.

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