Making Grandma Delight's Dill Pickle

My Grandma Delight taught my Mom to make dill pickles about 30 years ago. I've always enjoyed them and I was finally able to plan a trip to Seattle last month so I could watch and learn to make them myself.  I almost planned this trip too late; my Mom had to scour the area and local farm stands for pickling cucumbers.  She was able to track down a small amount so we could make up a batch.   

Wash your jars in the dishwasher

If you have a large amount of cucumbers to pickle, wash in the washing machine on gentle; of course don't let it go to the spin cycle.

Bring the first three ingredients to a boil

 

Fresh ingredients: pickling cucumbers, garlic & dill

While you're waiting for your brine to come to a boil stuff your jars with a sprig of dill, garlic clove, and Cucumbers - stuff as many in cucumbers in as you can fit.

In a small pan bring a couple cups of water to a boil and place your canning lids in while you are filling the jars with brine.

Be sure the cucumbers are completely covered with the brine then add a pinch of alum to each jar.  Place a hot canning lid on your jar and then secure the canning ring on each jar.

Store your pickles for three months - somewhere the room temp doesn't fluctuate too much.  

Of course be sure to enjoy a Bloody Mary & the company of your friends while making.

Enjoy!

xxoo

VandyCakes