Uncle Bill’s Dill Pickles in a Crock

May 06, 2023May 6, 20230 13
Uncle Bill's Dill Pickles in a Crock
in Pickles

Prep

20 min

Cook

0 min

Ready In

6 weeks

Level

Very easy

Rating

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Ingredients

10 lbs pickling cucumbers
16 cups water
1 cup white vinegar
1 cup coarse pickling salt
10 heads dill weed , including stocks
3 heads fresh garlic , break apart into cloves and peel
12 inches fresh horseradish root , in 1 inch pieces
10 medium carrots , scrubbed and cut lengthwise in quarters
3 medium hot red peppers , cut in half , include seeds

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
20
Calories
15
Sugar
2g
Fat
0g
Uncle Bill's Dill Pickles in a Crock are a delicious and classic recipe that can be enjoyed as a standalone snack or as a zesty accompaniment to burgers and sandwiches. The combination of garlic, dill, and horseradish root provides a uniquely refreshing flavor, which tastes much better than store-bought pickles. With a few simple ingredients and time, you can create a jar of homemade pickles that are much healthier and tastier than those available in the supermarket. Fermenting your pickles also makes them more probiotic-rich, promoting digestive health and strengthening your immune system.

Instructions

1.Rinse the cucumbers and place them in a large crock.
2.Combine water, vinegar, and pickling salt in a pot and bring to a boil, stirring until the salt dissolves.
3.Add dill weed, garlic, horseradish, carrots, and peppers to the crock. Pour the boiled mixture over cucumbers until they are fully submerged.
4.Use a plate or weight to keep the cucumbers under the brine. Cover the crock with a clean cloth and keep it in a cool, dark place for up to 6 weeks.
5.Check the cucumbers every few days and remove any mold or scum.
6.When pickles are sour to your liking, remove from the crock and store in the refrigerator.

PROS

– Homemade pickles have the perfect balance of salty, sour and crunchiness.

– Easy to adjust the recipe to your liking for spice level and additional flavors.

– Long shelf-life in the refrigerator.

CONS

– Takes up to 6 weeks for the pickles to ferment.

– Requires a large crock.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Pickles made with a naturally fermented brine contain beneficial bacteria known as probiotics, which can promote digestive health and strengthen immune system functioning. Pickles are also a low-calorie snack and a source of Vitamin K, which supports bone health.

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