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Crisp Water Bath Canned Dill Pickles Recipe with Garlic Jalapeño Easy and Perfect

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This recipe delivers crisp, flavorful dill pickles with a punch of garlic and jalapeño heat, using a water bath canning method to preserve perfect crunch and bold flavor.

Ingredients

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  • 6 pounds pickling cucumbers (small to medium size, firm and fresh, Kirby cucumbers ideal)
  • 6–8 sprigs fresh dill, including flowering heads if possible
  • 8–10 large garlic cloves, peeled
  • 2–3 jalapeño peppers, sliced (adjust to heat preference; remove seeds for milder pickles)
  • 1/2 cup pickling salt (120 g), non-iodized
  • 4 cups white vinegar (5% acidity) (960 ml)
  • 4 cups water (960 ml)
  • 1 tablespoon whole black peppercorns
  • 1 tablespoon mustard seeds (optional)

Instructions

  1. Wash cucumbers thoroughly. Slice off the blossom ends to prevent softening. Cut into spears or rounds about 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick. Place in a large bowl of ice water and soak for 2 hours to maintain crispness.
  2. In a large pot, combine 4 cups white vinegar, 4 cups water, and 1/2 cup pickling salt. Bring to a boil, stirring until salt dissolves. Keep hot on the stove.
  3. Using a funnel, pack cucumber slices tightly into sterilized jars, leaving about 1/2 inch headspace. Add 1–2 sprigs of fresh dill, 1–2 garlic cloves, a few jalapeño slices, 1/2 teaspoon black peppercorns, and mustard seeds if using per jar.
  4. Ladle hot brine over cucumbers, maintaining 1/2 inch headspace. Remove air bubbles by sliding a non-metallic spatula around jar sides. Wipe rims clean with a damp cloth.
  5. Place lids and screw bands on jars finger-tight. Do not over-tighten to allow air escape during processing.
  6. Place jars on rack inside boiling water bath pot. Water should cover jars by at least 1 inch. Process pint jars for 10 minutes, quart jars for 15 minutes at a rolling boil.
  7. Remove jars with a lifter and place on a towel to cool undisturbed for 12–24 hours. Check seals; lids should not flex up and down. Store in a cool, dark place for at least 2 weeks before opening to develop flavors.

Notes

Do not skip the ice water soak to keep cucumbers crisp. Use pickling salt instead of table salt to avoid cloudy brine. Pack jars firmly but not too tight and maintain 1/2 inch headspace. Wear gloves when handling jalapeños to avoid spicy residue on skin. Store unopened jars in a cool, dark place up to one year; refrigerate after opening and consume within 1–2 months. Flavor improves after 2 weeks of storage.

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