BEST Dill Pickles EVER | Copycat BUBBIES PICKLES

white vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: distilled vinegar

Apple cider vinegar adds a fruity flavor while maintaining acidity.

salt

🥗Healthier: kosher salt

💰Cheaper: table salt

Kosher salt is less processed and has a coarser texture.

garlic

🥗Healthier: garlic powder

💰Cheaper: onion powder

Garlic powder can provide flavor without the need for fresh garlic.

black peppercorns

🥗Healthier: white pepper

💰Cheaper: ground black pepper

Ground black pepper is more convenient and less expensive.

Prepare a starter culture by measuring out 1 cup of filtered water and adding 2 teaspoons of sugar, then mix.

Add the starter culture to the sugar water and mix, setting it aside for 5 to 15 minutes.

Cut the cucumbers into large spears or rounds, depending on preference.

In a gallon jar, add the garlic (using either fresh cloves or dehydrated garlic).

In a bowl, mix together 6 tablespoons of salt, 3 tablespoons of whole dill seed, 2 tablespoons of whole coriander seed, 1 teaspoon of whole mixed peppercorns, 1 teaspoon of juniper berries, 1 teaspoon of fennel seeds, and 1/2 teaspoon of red pepper.

Pour the spice mixture into the jar with the cucumbers and garlic.

Pour the activated starter culture into the jar.

Fill the jar with filtered water until the cucumbers are fully submerged.

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