The Best Fermented Pickles : Delicious Super Easy Recipe!

salt

💰Cheaper: kosher salt

Kosher salt is often less expensive and works well for fermentation.

garlic

💰Cheaper: garlic powder

Garlic powder can be a more convenient and less expensive option.

dill

💰Cheaper: dill weed

Dill weed is a dried version that can be more affordable.

mustard seeds

💰Cheaper: celery seeds

Celery seeds provide a similar flavor profile at a lower cost.

Chop the fresh dill into small or big pieces, as preferred.

Chop the onions and garlic.

Cut the blossom end of the cucumber off to help them stay crunchier.

Slice the cucumbers and stack them tightly in a jar, adding seasonings in between layers.

Add a few oak tree or bay leaves to the jar for crunchiness.

Add about 1 teaspoon of mustard seeds and a sprinkle of dill seeds.

Add spices like garlic powder, cayenne pepper, Cajun seasonings, and a shot of hot sauce.

Prepare a 4% salt solution by mixing 1 quart of uncchlorinated water with 2 tablespoons of salt.

Leave about an inch of head space in the jar and ensure everything is covered with a grape leaf or fermentation weight before sealing the lid.

After a few days of fermentation, check the pickles for crunchiness and flavor.

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